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Federal regulators are proposing a fine of almost $1.5 million against Northwest Airlines because it didn't inspect wires near the cockpit windows on some of its planes.
Essayist Peter Smith talks about growing up "husky."
Project planners for the Central Corridor light-rail transit line will head into closed-door sessions Wednesday with officials from the University of Minnesota.
A Minnesota Senate committee voted Tuesday to undo a law that led to an alcohol ban at the University of Minnesota's TCF Bank Stadium.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke will be in Minneapolis Tuesday to talk about tax credits available to families as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
It's not even law yet, but U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann is already introducing legislation to repeal the health care bill that the U.S. House just passed.
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board said that 15 ash trees in or near Tower Hill Park have now been infested with the destructive beetle. State officials say they have identified another 25 park trees where infestation is suspected.
A Toyota Camry that was involved in a 2006 crash that resulted in three deaths will be inspected next month to determine if its accelerator was defective.
St. Paul's public works chief resigns under fire
Mayor Chris Coleman says Bruce Beese has quit in response to "allegations of misbehavior" by street maintenance crews that will be broadcast Monday evening on KSTP-TV.