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Dayton halts release of sex offenders

Dayton halts release of sex offenders

The program has become embroiled in politics, governor says.

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Report: Fewer homeless veterans in state

Wilder said most male homeless veterans in Minnesota are over age 50, and about a third are black. A quarter of the homeless veterans reported serving in a combat zone, and nearly half of them reported health problems related to their service.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Study: PG-13 gun violence rivals that of R movies

Gun violence in PG-13 rated movies has increased considerably in recent decades, to the point that it sometimes exceeds gun violence in even R-rated films, according to a study released Monday.

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Veterans given a voice in Library of Congress collection

Veterans given a voice in Library of Congress collection

Over coffee and cookies, 11 veterans recently shared stories with volunteers at Paradigm Court Reporting and Captioning. They will become part of the Veterans History Project which includes thousands of accounts, all available on line as transcripts, audio or video.
by Dan Olson

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Minn. vets officer finds $300K error

A veterans service officer in St. Louis County is getting thanks from one Vietnam War veteran after discovering the man was wrongly denied $300,000 in medical benefits.

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Incognito says Martin sent threatening text

Incognito says Martin sent threatening text

In an interview with Fox Sports televised Sunday, Incognito said he never took the threat seriously. Incognito said he regrets the racist and profane language he used with Martin, but said it stemmed from a culture of locker-room "brotherhood," not bullying.

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Pot posession approved in Portland, ME

In Portland, Maine, voters passed by an overwhelming margin an ordinance to legalize possession of up to 2.5 ounces.

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'Redskins' name draws hundreds to Metrodome protest

'Redskins' name draws hundreds to Metrodome protest

Hundreds of American Indians and their supporters rallied outside the Metrodome Thursday night to demand the Washington Redskins change the team's nickname, calling it racist and disrespectful.
by Jon Collins

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Photos: Redskins' nickname draws throng of protesters to Metrodome

Photos: Redskins' nickname draws throng of protesters to Metrodome

American Indians and their supporters turned out to protest in front of the Metrodome, calling the DC team's nickname racist and disrespectful, and demanding that it be changed.

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