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 Minnesota courts to allow broader use of cameras in cases
More audio and visual coverage of court cases will be allowed under an order from Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Lorie Gildea.
Auditor's report finds Southwest Light Rail project has governance issues
A new report on the Southwest Light Rail project has identified a host of governance issues, and suggests that the Minnesota Legislature fundamentally reorganize how such major transit projects are planned, paid for and built.
The artist’s guide to the galaxy: Michael Engebretson explores space and autism 
Michael Engebretson creates fantastical paintings of transdimensional spaceships and other science fiction themes. He says these are informed by his experiences with autism, which allow him to experience the world — and solutions for the world’s problems — in ways others may not.
Legislature primed to serve up lunch money for Minnesota students
A nearly $400 million plan to cover daily breakfast and lunch for Minnesota students cleared the state Senate. A slightly different House version has already passed, meaning one more vote is needed to put the bill on the governor’s desk.
Authorities respond to roof collapse at Duluth's Miller Hill Mall
There were no reports of injuries in the collapse that was reported at about 9 a.m. Photos from the scene showed parts of the roof — and a large pile of snow — collapsed into an interior atrium in the mall.