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March 8, 2016 9:07 AM

P.O.S. raps about health issues in new song

P.O.S. is out with a new song that's nine minutes long and includes passages about his health issues.

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March 8, 2016 4:00 AM

House Speaker Daudt sued by debt collectors, was tardy on taxes

The state government's top Republican has faced multiple debt-collection lawsuits over credit card charges and called on a lobbyist for legal help. He also fell behind on his property taxes.

by Brian Bakst

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March 7, 2016 7:19 PM

Dayton lays out opposition to proposed Twin Metals mine near BWCA

The governor released a letter to the head of Twin Metals Minnesota saying the state will oppose any new mining agreements on state lands close to the massive outdoor recreation area.

by Dan Kraker

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March 7, 2016 2:47 PM

TSA makes move to cut wait times at MSP

The Transportation Security Administration is stepping up overtime, wrapping up new training and adding an additional bomb sniffing dog to security at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to cut wait times at security.

by Tim Nelson and Mukhtar M. Ibrahim

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March 7, 2016 9:39 AM

Phil Spector's 'wall of sound' masterpiece

He assembled a 21-piece orchestra and a 21-voice choir, and also paid Ike Turner $20,000 to stay away from the studio so he wouldn't interfere with his wife's performance.

by Cathy Wurzer

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March 7, 2016 4:00 AM

Minnesota lawmakers return amid messy politics, construction

State lawmakers open an election-year session Tuesday in St. Paul that will be long on challenges and potentially short on accomplishments. A Capitol rehab project won't make it any easier.

by Tim Pugmire

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March 7, 2016 12:05 AM

High school dropouts try to get back in the game

Hardships, bad decisions and lack of support mean many students of color fail to graduate on time. Some try to get back on track.

by Brandt Williams

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March 7, 2016 12:03 AM

Money for student counseling takes a back seat

Minnesota hasn't always ranked so poorly when it comes to pupil support spending. But budget cuts have resulted in schools making other choices at the local level.

by Tim Pugmire

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March 4, 2016 8:57 AM

Sinatra's daughter hit No. 1 50 years ago

"These Boots are Made for Walkin'" was written by Lee Hazelwood, who considered recording it himself, but Nancy Sinatra convinced him that it sounded too harsh when sung by a man.