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The watchdog group Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, or CREW, is calling for an investigation of Minnesota Republican Congresswoman Michele Bachmann.
Public H1N1 flu vaccine clinics are happening in most counties throughout the state this week, but it might be easier for the public to get information about the clinics in some counties than others.
Former St. Paul speakeasy avoids demolition, for now
Community members have prevented the planned demolition of a former speakeasy in St. Paul, a place where "pretty girl entertainers" mingled with mobsters during the heyday of the Roaring '20s.
The Minnesota Historical Society is seeking applicants for almost $7 million in grants available for history-based projects paid for with money from the constitutional amendment that raised the sales tax.
Leaders in the Minnesota House and Senate are adjusting sick leave policies for staffers to prepare for a potential flu outbreak.
Changes in Minneapolis streets still causing confusion
Lately, a few major streets in downtown Minneapolis have undergone changes and some travelers are having a difficult time getting used to the new layout.
Road vs. Rail --  from Big Lake to Minneapolis
Some commuters will ride the Northstar train to save time on their trip to downtown Minneapolis each day. But will they really get there any faster? MPR News sent two teams to document their trip from Big Lake to Minneapolis this morning to answer that question.
Minneapolis officials declared three more unofficial winners Monday afternoon in the city's first ever election using instant runoff voting.
Slideshow: First day on the Northstar
Photos from the first official day of operation of the new Northstar commuter rail line.