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The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is about a third of the way through its program of distributing a free Internet safety program to 1,400 state schools.
Wolf, sprung from her pen, rejected by sisters on return
A rare wolf that made news recently by escaping its enclosure did not have a good homecoming. So the Mexican wolf will be leaving the Wildlife Science Center in Forest Lake for good.
U.S. Rep. Barney Frank of Massachusetts is the keynote speaker for Minnesota Democrats' annual fundraising dinner in May.
Prius owner worried over vehicle's braking problems
Minnesota drivers are among those raising questions about the safety of Toyota vehicles, and one Minneapolis Prius owner worries his car is having problems, despite not being included in the recall.
The 2010 Census is underway. The Census Bureau dropped census forms in the mail and they should arrive in homes across the state and the country this week.
Minnesota turkey hunters are getting another shot.
Community colleges in Brooklyn Park and Inver Grove Heights could get new presidents Wednesday when the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities trustees meet.
Future brides and grooms can get a look at the gardens at St. Paul's Como Park Zoo and Conservatory at an open house next weekend.
Authorities are investigating whether a 911 call about a suicidal woman in suburban Minneapolis was actually an attempt to hide a homicide.
Minnesota is out of money for its job-training program for the unemployed - when demand is high because of the tough economy.