Trial begins of 3 Native Mob gang members A racketeering trial involving three members of a Native American gang began Monday morning in federal court.January 28, 2013
Baby pulled from Minn. lake dies An infant girl has died after being pulled from her family's submerged sport utility vehicle in Lake Minnetonka last Friday.January 22, 2013
Peavey Plaza listed as historic place The federal government has listed Peavey Plaza in Minneapolis on the National Register of Historic Places.January 18, 2013
Educators challenged by social media and rumor control Rumors at school are nothing new, but social media allows rumors to spread much faster and further than before. A growing number of school officials these days are finding themselves in situations of social media management and damage control.January 17, 2013
Photography is transformative magic for Xavier Tavera Photography is magic. That's how Xavier Tavera describes the art form. It can snatch up a split-second of life and turn it into an everlasting moment. Then there's the way it bridges the gap between strangers.January 16, 2013
Pres. Kaler responds to criticism of hiring at U of M Recent criticism of administrative hiring at the University of Minnesota is not accurate, university President Eric Kaler told a state Senate higher-education committee Tuesday.January 15, 2013
Lagging pull-tab revenue draws state Capitol scrutiny You might have thought the discussion of a new Vikings stadium at the Capitol was over last May. But the financing plan for the new stadium is off to a slow start, and the House Commerce Committee will assess its progress this week at the Capitol.January 15, 2013
Lawmakers should focus on mentally ill, says NRA head The president of the National Rifle Association says he would like lawmakers to pay more attention to treatment for violent, mentally ill people rather than restrict gun rights.January 14, 2013
Reading Corps guides immigrant children into mastery of English When charter school principal Bondo Nyembwe sees a classroom filled with the children of immigrants, he feels a professional and personal commitment to help them learn to speak English.January 14, 2013