Play4min 11secLibrarian's job description expands to help unemployedApril 12, 2010 3:00 AMBy Rupa ShenoyThe combination of a recession and changes to the typical job application process has made some local librarians into self-described social workers.
Divisions arise over push for adoptions from HaitiApril 11, 2010 12:51 PMLogistical challenges and potentially bitter disputes lie ahead as passionate advocates of adoption press for changes that might enable thousands of Haitian children affected by the earthquake to be placed in U.S. homes.
Most Red Bulls have received overdue bonus payApril 11, 2010 10:36 AMBy Jessica MadorOverdue payments worth about $12 million are on their way to more than 2,000 members of the Minnesota National Guard. The retroactive pay was for soldiers who saw their deployments extended to end in 2007.
University of Wisconsin cut ties with Nike over labor concernsApril 10, 2010 2:42 PMThe University of Wisconsin canceled its licensing agreement with Nike Inc. on Friday, becoming the first university to take that step over concerns about the company's treatment of workers in Honduras.
Central Corridor stirs bad memories in RondoApril 10, 2010 2:09 PMBy Patrick Condon, Associated PressJust as what used to be Rondo is finally starting to rebuild itself thanks to new businesses and strong community groups, another transportation mega-project is ticketed to come blazing through the same neighborhood.
Minneapolis man facing foreclosure says he'll fight itApril 9, 2010 8:54 PMBy Madeleine BaranA north Minneapolis man who faces foreclosure says he's prepared to fight to remain in his home.
Play4min 38secFans applaud Target Field accessibilityApril 9, 2010 2:00 PMBy Euan KerrAccessibility is a major design element of new Target Field. And baseball fans who use wheelchairs are particularly pleased about the new Twins ballpark.
Bon Jovi spends 2 hours at Minn. homeless shelterApril 9, 2010 10:37 AMJon Bon Jovi spent two hours at a homeless shelter in downtown Minneapolis, part of the rock star's efforts to encourage more people to volunteer.
ND board: Fighting Sioux nickname is retiredApril 8, 2010 5:43 PMBy Jessica MadorThe North Dakota Board of Higher Education has determined that the University of North Dakota Fighting Sioux nickname is retired.
Now that baseball's here, a few tips for light-rail rookiesApril 8, 2010 5:00 AMBy N.M. KelbyYour fellow passengers might not want to know all about your personal life, just at first.