Minne sculpture removed from Lake Calhoun over climbing "Lake Calhoun embraced Minne the Lake Creature like no other lake -- a bit too literally, at times," said Tom Evers of the Minneapolis Parks Foundation.July 22, 2015
5 things you didn't know about Chris Thile The mandolin virtuoso is set to become the new host of the popular "A Prairie Home Companion" radio show in September 2016.July 22, 2015
Target recalls 143K nightlights over fire risk No injuries have been reported, but consumers should stop using the nightlights and return them to any Target store for a refund, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said Tuesday.July 21, 2015
Scientist on the realities of the workplace for women Nobel Laureate Tim Hunt declared several months ago that the trouble with girls in laboratories is that "you fall in love with them, they fall in love with you and when you criticize them, they cryJuly 21, 2015
Preserved parcels offer glimpse of Minnesota gone by The DNR's scientific and natural areas, like Blanket Flower Prairie, give visitors a glimpse of what Minnesota looked like before European settlement.July 21, 2015
U.N. Security Council votes unanimously in favor of Iran deal Under the terms of the deal, the toughest sanctions put in the place against Iran by the world body would be dismantled in exchange for restrictions on some of the country's nuclear activities.July 20, 2015
Dog gone missing? Check your smartphone An app takes the "lost dog" poster into the digital age. Finding Rover uses facial recognition to match pictures of lost pets with photos of strays -- images uploaded by shelters and other users.July 20, 2015
Women want to stay in the game, but life intervenes Basketball is the most popular sport among both boys and girls, but many women end up dropping the game in adulthood, even though they still love it. Injuries, work and family are three reasons why.July 20, 2015
Minn. man invents portable houses for disabled people The NextDoor is designed to allow any disabled person to live near their loved ones. It comes with a jack-up system that raises the house for highway travel.July 20, 2015