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January 4, 2019 4:00 AM

New environment commissioners talk climate change, water quality

Gov.-elect Tim Walz has tapped two women -- a former suburban mayor and a former Best Buy executive -- to oversee the two largest state agencies charged with looking out for Minnesota's environment and natural resources.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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January 3, 2019 10:12 AM

Remembering Daryl Dragon

Daryl Dragon, better known as the Captain in the Captain and Tennille, died Wednesday at the age of 76.

by Cathy Wurzer

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January 3, 2019 4:00 AM

Ellison to target prescription drug prices, housing costs as attorney general

On Jan. 7, Keith Ellison will become the state's 30th attorney general and the fifth consecutive Democrat to hold the office. Here's a look at what he said are his top priorities.

by Tim Pugmire

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January 3, 2019 4:00 AM

New Minn. congressional Dems see hope for cooperation in divided government

Minnesota will have three new Democrats and two new Republicans in Congress starting Thursday. And the Democrats say they hope they can find areas of agreement with President Trump.

by Mark Zdechlik

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January 3, 2019 4:00 AM

Art Hounds: Old Log Theatre stages the farce 'Lend Me A Tenor'

Plus, Art Hounds recommend a Minnesota music line-up in Rochester and an installation of stainless-steel ellipses in Minneapolis.

by Marianne Combs

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January 2, 2019 4:27 PM

Minnesota's biggest climate change signals

When looking for signs climate change has arrived in Minnesota, look for the little and unexpected things, said Kenny Blumenfeld, the state Department of Natural Resource's senior climatologist.

by Paul Huttner

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January 2, 2019 11:18 AM

African American Studies celebrates 50 years at the U of M

This year marks the 50-year anniversary of the start of the African American Studies department at the University of Minnesota. The University established the department in 1969, but only after pressure and protests from black student activists.

by Cathy Wurzer

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December 31, 2018 9:07 AM

Connie Evingson performs tonight at Crooners Lounge

Hibbing native Connie Evingson will be performing tonight at Crooners Lounge in Fridley. That's one of your many musical options this New Year's Eve.

by Cathy Wurzer

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December 31, 2018 4:00 AM

Flanagan hopes to leave her mark as lieutenant governor

Lt. Gov.-elect Peggy Flanagan has already made history as the first Native American woman elected to a Minnesota statewide executive office. Now she wants to make her mark by raising the profile of her new office.

by Tim Pugmire