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Marshall City Council tweaks street plowing rules
The city has received complaints about unplowed private roads, but until the ordinance was modified, it lacked clear authority over those streets.
Former Ashby grain elevator manager pleads guilty in $5.3 million swindle
Jerry Hennessey's sentencing is set for June 13.
Columbia Heights restaurateur sentenced for visa fraud, alien harboring
Federal prosecutors say he promised young men an education but demanded sex, work at his restaurant.
'Bemidji First' candidates, organizer fined over campaign violations
Judge handed out $3,000 in penalties to candidates for mayor, City Council.
A former St. Paul dancer who rose to national acclaim is dancing her way back from tragedy
A former St. Paul ballroom star who rose to national acclaim is dancing her way back from tragedy.
Lawyers board files complaint against porn troll attorney Paul Hansmeier
Lawyers board seeks discipline, up to disbarment, for alleged bankruptcy fraud.
Family of Twin Cities dancer killed by light rail seeks to change law
After ballroom dancer Nic Westlake was killed by a light rail train, his family launched a website, nicwestlakememorial.com to gain support for safety improvements…
Minn. workers relieved by end to shutdown, even if temporary
But many are worried that it will happen again Feb. 15.
Minnesota's historic Albany Roller Mills closing up shop
Changes in agriculture and years of wear lead to teardown.
Property sale near Grand Marais has ties to polygamist sect
Fundamentalist Mormon leader Seth Jeffs' company is buyer in Cook County.
Minnesota lawmakers grapple with filling funding gaps during shutdown
Walz to unveil plan today to cover services affected by federal shutdown.
Federal workers in Minnesota describe pain from missed paychecks
A handful of federal employees joined Sen. Tina Smith at a news conference at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
Feds raid Oakdale couple's home and seize rhino, elephant parts
Authorities say a couple who bought the illegal contraband may have wanted them as family heirlooms.
Moody's issues an investment alert on Faribault County
Moody’s Investors Service has placed the credit rating of Faribault County as “uncertain” pending the submission of its 2017 audit. Moody’s issued a statement Wednesday…
Gary Grundy, a gifted process engineer who loved people, dies at 80
Gary Grundy lived his life quietly working in the background to ensure that others would reach their full potential.Grundy, who worked as a business consultant…
Marshall mobile home residents demand improvements: 'We want our kids to be proud'
They say managers of Broadmoor Valley have responded with threats.
Market in Eyota, Minn., seeks help to find a buyer
Eyota Market has languished in the founder's estate for too long
Mpls Photo Center settles copyright infringement suit
The estate of Vivian Maier alleged that her work had been misappropriated.
Winona postmaster relieved of duties pending investigation
Sherri Jo Genkinger, 58, was relieved of her duties on Oct. 25 while the accusation of "some stolen or missing" mail is probed.
Fire destroys garage, 2 buses at longtime Marshall business
Southwest Coaches Inc., which employs 70 people, operates Marshall's school buses and offers charter tours and other travel services.
Art Owen, Dakota spiritual leader and Army vet, dies at 68
When Art Owen died of a heart attack on Oct. 27, he left a role as spiritual leader in the Prairie Island Indian Community that…
Minnesota State College Southeast puts a new spin on ye olde engineering degree
Students can get their start by designing and building bicycles.
Investigators regroup to review leads in Jayme Closs mystery
Investigators still lack a "theory" in murder, kidnapping case.
For tiny Cormorant Village, big-box Dollar General is not worth a penny
The Village Board unanimously opposed the chain's recent petition to the Becker County Board that would allow it to build about 20 miles southwest of Detroit Lakes.
Red Wing residents, tribal members find common ground on bluff overlooking Lake Pepin
The majestic bluff overlooking Lake Pepin bridges two cultures.
Cold Spring sex assault victim to testify against Danny Heinrich decades after assault
Assaulted in 1989, he has sued man who killed Jacob Wetterling.
Lewiston's Daley Farm expanding its dairy operation
Feedlot issues remain, but family says it needs room to grow.
Officers, suspect identified in Sauk Centre standoff and shooting
Suspect held after standoff that led to lockdown of schools, officer's injury.
Former Hopkins mayoral candidate convicted of threatening federal judge
A former Hopkins mayoral candidate with a hot temper and a penchant for making foul threats was convicted Friday of threatening to kill a federal…
Dan Barnett, Normandale educator and administrator, dies at 82
Before Dan Barnett "retired" for the fourth and final time, he made sure his work would continue even after he was buried.
Can a new owner save Pipestone's Historic Calumet Inn?
With the windows falling off, the city came close to condemning it.
I-90 near Austin reopens after flooding from heavy rain in southern Minn.
Downpours have flooded streets in Rochester; a possible tornado was spotted near Albert Lea.
'Dying communities' in small-town Minn. find aid from federal grants
While the grants are just part of a mix of public assistance to rural communities across the state, they offer a financial boost to those struggling to hang on to residents and hoping to attract newcomers in an era when rural populations generally are declining.
Little Falls man guilty of killing 2 teens in home appeals conviction
Federal judge says Byron Smith's constitutional right to a public trial was denied, but rules that doing so did not violate federal law.
Minneapolis lawyer pleads guilty to fraud, money laundering in porn troll scheme
The charges stem from an elaborate scheme to seed the internet with porn and seek legal settlements from those who downloaded the copyrighted videos.
Appeals Court upholds Winona County ban on frac sand mining
Appeals Court endorses Winona County law.
Prairie Island Dakota Tribe to help raise funds for Wabasha's National Eagle Center
Proceeds from a ball next month will go toward a $750,000 off-site facility that will provide more space for the center's bald and golden eagles and its red tail hawk.
New DNR tool shows black bears lumbering beyond their usual Minnesota range
Researchers say they've been surprised by the number of bear sightings in the Twin Cities and further south.
St. Cloud State professor alleges forced union representation violates her rights
Kathleen Uradnik wants a federal court to declare that forced union representation is barred by recent Supreme Court decision.
Case files in Cold Spring officer's killing reveal suspect's distress
The suspected killer, Eric J. Thomes, killed himself after an hourslong standoff as police closed in to arrest him.
Red Wing to conduct public hearing to address Barn Bluff graffiti issue
The massive promontory rising 400 feet above the Mississippi River appears headed for a cleanup and a more dignified future.
Enbridge, Minnesota officials talking about pipeline security before latest approval for Line 3 replacement
Enbridge has already been "actively engaged" with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, county sheriffs and tribal police, an official said.
Flooding closes several roads along Minnesota River
MnDOT closed the Hwy. 41 bridge and its approaches between Shakopee and Chaska.
St. James man charged in double homicide after family quarrel
He's accused of killing wife, her daughter after family quarrel.
Willmar man facing explosives, firearms charges denied bail
Magistrate Judge found that Chad Lee Monson was a flight risk and posed a danger to the community.
Racial purity candidate loses bid for Grand Forks school board seat
James Kelso advocated ending support for immigrant and refugee students.
Patient treated with massive measles vaccine cancer-free 5 years later
Mayo Clinic patient from Pequot Lakes is living "proof of concept" for doctor's efforts to advance the use of viruses as a way to target cancers.
Grand Forks school board race attracts white nationalist candidate
Jamie Kelso, who once lived with former KKK Grand Wizard David Duke, wants a voice in public schools, and is scheduled to appear with other candidates at a forum Tuesday evening.
Austin takes 'welcoming' to next level with immigrant entrepreneur program
Program has given about 15 immigrants help with startups
Columbia Heights restaurant owner pleads guilty to federal immigration charges
Pisanu "Pat" Sukhtipyaroge still faces state charges of labor trafficking and criminal sexual conduct.
Villa Maria on Lake Pepin may get new life as a hotel
St. Paul developer has big plans for the historic girls' academy.
In some Minnesota cities, welcome turns into a fighting word
WINONA, MINN. – When Fatima Said asked the City Council here to join a national move to embrace immigrants, refugees and all other newcomers,…
Prince family sues Illinois hospital, Walgreens chain
Suit claims Illinois medical staff could have done more to prevent later overdose.
Those close to Prince worried about his use of painkillers for years
The star's insistence on privacy may have kept help at bay.
Investigative documents in Wetterling case must be released, judge rules
Family has no basis in law to block the release — but the Wetterlings are seeking to change that.
New documents give a clearer picture of Prince's final days
An emergency landing in Moline, Ill., was the beginning of the end, and even those closest to him said they didn't know painkillers had taken over his life. A week later, he was dead.
Caretakers charged with abuse, murder of 6-year-old boy in Otter Tail
Medical personnel said the boy suffered multiple injuries over a sustained period of time.
Judge: Feds' files in Wetterling case must be returned to FBI
The records still could be released pursuant to the federal Freedom of Information Act.
Grandson booked on 2 murder counts in deaths of couple called 'Paynesville royalty'
The bodies of Wilbert and Gloria Scheel were found Thursday in their car on a rural road. Their grandson is in custody.
University of Minnesota researchers work to secure the future of trout
A U study begun in 2006 seeks its last appropriation.
Growing diversity sparks tough conversations in Pipestone
A racial slur on a student's truck prompted the town's mayor to speak out and stimulated soul-searching in this predominantly white, but rapidly changing city.
'Wall of Honor' to tell the enduring tales of Red Wing boots
Red Wing Shoe Co. culled through about 600 stories submitted by customers since fall, telling of how they wear their boots, and selected 32 of the tales to showcase in a new two-story "Wall of Honor" display, which opens Monday at the company's retail store in Red Wing.
Bookkeeper charged after allegedly embezzling $500K to gamble
An 18-year employee of Farm Merchantile allegedly used the money to gamble.
Minnesota legislators want answers about MNLARS no-bid contract
Legislators are asking why the state used no-bid process.
Threats prompt closure of school in Aitkin County, Minn.
The superintendent says the messages sent to students on Snapchat and Facebook were related to an earlier incident at the school.
Red Wing officials weigh referendum that could ban Barn Bluff painting
Long tradition of painting landmark overlooking city under new scrutiny.
Dozens swept up in pre-Super Bowl sex-traffic sting operation
Undercover officers trolled social media for suspects seeking to meet minors for sex.
Wetterlings, feds square off with media over investigative records
A Stearns County judge must decide whether a state law on public records conflicts with constitutionally protected privacy rights.
Minnesota couple deliver Christmas Day baby on side of road
They were on their way to United Hospital when their third child arrived.
Minneapolis coin dealer indicted on fraud, money laundering charges
Feds say Scott Luther bilked customers deals exceeding $1.5 million.
Columbia Heights restaurant owner indicted on federal forced-labor charge
The owner of Royal Orchid allegedly promised to help a teenager from the Dominican Republic get a U.S. education, then forced him to work less than $1 an hour.
More allegations of forced labor for Columbia Heights restaurant owner
A second immigrant has accused Pisanu "Pat" Sukhtipyaroge of forcing him to work at his Twin Cities restaurants.
Columbia Heights Thai restaurant owner charged with forced labor
Federal authorities say a young man was lured from the Dominican Republic by the restaurant owner with promises of American schooling, but then found himself under a "debt bondage arrangement."
Radio host convicted in Ponzi scheme loses bid to overturn conviction
Judge upheld radio host Patrick Kiley's 20-year prison sentence.
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