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Dry spell expected in Minnesota
University of Minnesota climatologist Mark Seeley says a warmup is on the way.
State sees 10th pediatric flu death of season, topping '09 pandemic
This flu season has also hospitalized more people overall. And it's not over. The season typically lasts until late April or early May.
Despite Hodges' opposition, soccer stadium could receive tax break
Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges opposes a property tax break for a new downtown soccer stadium. But some members of the City Council support it, perhaps enough to override a veto.
Minnesota lawmakers poised to limit reach of estate tax
In their $2 billion package of tax cuts, Republicans who control the Minnesota House would more than double the amount of money Minnesotans would have to amass before their estates are subject to taxes.
U's handling of drug study suicide earns an 'F' among peers
The story of Dan Markingson has become a case study in some college courses, and appears to bolster faculty and alumni concerns that the scandal has stained the university's reputation.
When Miller was 17 he stole a guitar, but turned himself in the next day. To avoid jail, he joined the Army and was sent to Korea. After that, he went to Nashville, Tenn., and became a singing bellhop.
Government officials and Somali community leaders are working to figure out the best strategy to combat terrorist recruitment.
Art Hounds: The Lowest Pair in Bemidji and Hmong films
This week Art Hounds take us to a concert in Bemidji, a Hmong film festival in St. Paul and an immersive theatrical performance of "Crime and Punishment" in Minneapolis.
Avian flu unnerving more turkey producers
Poultry producers in Minnesota and across the U.S. are bracing for the further spread of avian flu.
For mothers of terrorism suspects, nothing but sorrow
The mothers of three men charged with trying to join ISIS depended on their first-born sons to be the bedrock of their families. Instead, the men face years in prison.