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Minn., N.D. lawmakers have mixed reactions on Obama plans

North Dakota and Minnesota's congressional delegations offered mixed reactions Wednesday to President Barack Obama's call for sweeping changes to address gun violence in the wake of the Newtown, Conn., school...

news Fri, Jan 18, 2013 - 9:25am

Dayton suggests bad back may delay budget plan

ST. PAUL -- Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton says he is recovering well from back surgery, but if he is not better by Jan. 22 he may delay releasing his budget...

news Mon, Jan 14, 2013 - 11:16am

Dayton proclaims Patriot Day, encourages flags at half-staff

In observance of the 11th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, Governor Mark Dayton has ordered all United States flags and Minnesota flags be flown at half-staff at...

Tue, Sep 11, 2012 - 9:09am

John Steitz

Man wakes up from outdoor nap to find bear hovering over him

John Steitz remembers having a dream while he was napping along the Superior Hiking Trail on Tuesday afternoon. A very vivid dream. Steitz, 26, and his hiking partner, Samuel Roberts,...

Fri, Aug 24, 2012 - 11:37am

Primary election mostly lacking excitement

Mike Parry and Allen Quist have added some spice to an otherwise quiet Minnesota primary election campaign. The two candidates in southern Minnesota are fighting like cat and dog for...

business / news Tue, Aug 07, 2012 - 12:39pm

Minnesota, are you ready for a recount?

Minnesota election officials say a recount is possible in Aug. 14 primary election state Supreme Court races. Four years ago, Minnesotans endured a lengthy U.S. Senate recount between Al Franken...

business / news Tue, Aug 07, 2012 - 12:39pm

Mercedes Schueler, 10, removes braids from her horse's mane recently at her family's farm in rural Willmar. The 23-year-old show horse registered as Positive Vibes lost his sight in May, but his young owner has never given up on him. Ron Adams / Forum Communications

Girl keeps blind show horse in competitions

news Mon, Aug 06, 2012 - 1:13pm

Vikings have work cut out for them

If your head is whirling about Minnesota's prospects for the upcoming NFL football season you would do well to open a window and find the cap for your epoxy glue...

sports Sat, Aug 04, 2012 - 12:00am

TV news director apologizes for comments

DULUTH, Minn. - A local TV news director's Facebook comment about a "drunk, homeless, Native American" who wandered into his yard caused a stir on social media websites Thursday and...

Fri, Aug 03, 2012 - 10:57am

Man gets 27 months for trying to run over wife, daughter

MOORHEAD - A Moorhead man convicted of trying to run over his wife and daughter was sentenced to 27 months in prison Thursday, despite his tearful statements that he needs...

Fri, Aug 03, 2012 - 10:54am

State Patrol: Minnesota girl was thrown from car without others noticing

A 15-year-old northern Minnesota girl escaped major injury Sunday after being thrown from the car in which she was riding -- apparently without the immediate knowledge of others in the...

news Mon, Jul 16, 2012 - 10:00am

Twins have a few guys to dangle as trade deadline approaches

Before the 2012 baseball season is over the Minnesota Twins are going to part ways with some of the big names on their roster. Every major league team goes into...

sports / opinion Mon, Jul 16, 2012 - 5:03am

Wadena among 90 applicants seeking DEED funding

More Minnesota communities will be disappointed than happy as state officials look to divide $47.5 million for public works projects. The Department of Employment and Economic Development received 90 requests...

news Mon, Jul 16, 2012 - 4:29am

Highly touted Twins prospect clears benches with HR celebration

It hasn't been a good week for the Twins. Heck, it really hasn't been a good year for the Twins. If you follow the team's affiliates at all -- and...

sports / opinion Thu, May 17, 2012 - 11:43am

House passes bonding bill; Wadena not included

ST. PAUL -- Minnesota colleges, roads, bridges, sewers and even the state Capitol building could get state money under a public works bill the House approved Monday and the Senate...

Tue, May 08, 2012 - 8:24am

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