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The Minnesota Department of Public Safety has ordered Xcel Energy to identify and fix any gas lines in the state that have broken through sewer lines, or face a $1 million fine.
The city of St. Paul has agreed to spend $1 million to resolve a federal investigation involving housing assistance money.
Minn. Toyota dealerships begin recall repairs
Minnesota Toyota dealerships have begun fixing gas pedals in cars subject to a massive recall, and one dealer says so far, customers understand the situation.
Philip Von Blon, a Guthrie Theater founder, dies
Von Blon, who helped start the Guthrie Theater in the early 1960s and had remained an active board member, died Wednesday from complications from a fall. He was 88.
A Hennepin County medical examiner's report says the Minneapolis man found dead in the snow outside his house is a homicide victim.
A New Brighton woman is sentenced to nearly five years in prison for a fatal crash as she fled from an illegal drag-racing event.
Minnesota lawmakers are moving to move up the 2010 primary election to August from its usual September.
A third wave of soldiers from the Minnesota National Guard's 34th Red Bull Infantry Division are returning home.
A Minnesota lawmaker will try again to place restrictions on the transition from lawmaker to lobbyist.