Statewide Blog

Justice Breyer honors judge known for integration ruling
The opening of a new school in Fargo is generating a larger than usual buzz in the community. The Sunday dedication will feature U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer.
Icebox Radio Theater to premiere romantic comedy in International Falls
The non-profit International Falls arts group Icebox Radio Theater continues its "Koochi-Koochi Tour" Wednesday with the premiere of the romantic comedy "Love Lines," written by International Falls Icebox founder Jeffrey Adams. The play will be performed at 7 p.m. in the bandshell in the Falls' Smokey Bear Park.
President Barack Obama has touched down in Minnesota moments ahead of his first address of five in the Midwest that will focus on the economy.
Bemidji bridge funding will complete Paul Bunyan Trail
The final budget that came out of the state government shutdown compromise includes some good news for Bemidji. It provides the city $1.8 million to build a pedestrian, bike and snowmobile trail bridge over state Highway 197 at the south end of town.
Around MN: Asian carp a boon?
For many people, Asian carp are proving more boon than bane.
Making micro flying machines
Students in the International Aerial Robotics Competition spend up to a year designing and building small robotic aircraft from scratch.
Around MN: A return to civility?
Two points do not make a trend, but it is worth noting that the town halls hosted by U.S. Reps. Betty McCollum and Chip Cravaack last night were civil.