Joe Mauer is named American League MVP

Twins catcher Joe Mauer received first-place votes from all but one voter. | Plus, Mauer's 2009 highlights. | Mauer photo gallery. | Who's the real Minn. MVP: Mauer or Favre?

Skilled Wayzata tight end A.J. Tarpley prefers playing defense, where, he said, “You can just play with reckless abandon.”

All-Metro Player of Year: Wayzata's A.J. Tarpley

The son of a Georgia Tech QB also was inspired by his older brother Matt's work ethic. Trojans star A.J. Tarpley brought invaluable skills on both sides of the ball.

More Minnesotans are eligible for H1N1 flu shots

In a sign that vaccine shortages might be easing, the Minnesota Department of Health is expected to announce Tuesday that it is expanding the number of high-risk target groups eligible for H1N1 immunizations.

Coming soon to Block E: Kieran's Irish Pub

Silva is chosen to be next St. Paul schools chief

Quam exits firm to help husband run for governor

Library is pressed to take gang force report off Web

Disabled vet who inspired Franken sues McDonald's for $10 million

As cost-cutting efforts take hold, Valspar profit jumps

12 arrested in assault on girl over Web post

8 charged with terrorism in missing Somalis case

Air-pollution levels raise concern in Twin Cities, Rochester

Wilf accuses commission of avoiding stadium issue

Record 2.1M dropside cribs recalled

The Consumer Product Safety Commission said the recall involves 1.2 million cribs in the United States and almost 1 million in Canada, where Stork Craft is based. Sales of the cribs being recalled go back to 1993.

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