Missouri All-American football player says he's gay Tolerance is about to be tested in the National Football League. And Michael Sam hopes his ability is all that matters, not his sexual orientation. Missouri's All-America defensive end came out to the entire country Sunday night.February 10, 2014
Wis. Senate to consider minors in wineries Current state law prohibits anyone under the age of 21 from entering or being on the premises of any establishment with a retail alcohol sales license without a parent, guardian or spouse.February 10, 2014
Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg biggest giver in 2013 The Chronicle of Philanthropy reports that Mark Zuckerberg's donation was the largest charitable gift on the public record in 2013 and put the young couple at the top of the magazine's annual list of 50 most generous Americans in 2013.February 10, 2014
Documents: Romance, retaliation accusations led to Minneapolis crisis manager's exit Rocco Forte, a well-known Minneapolis crisis manager who led the city's response to the Interstate 35W bridge collapse, quit in 2011 during a misconduct inquiry that likely would have resulted in his firing, documents obtained by MPR News show.February 9, 2014
Dignitaries, family bid farewell to Joan Mondale The wife of former vice president Walter Mondale, Joan Mondale wasn't shy about stepping out on her own. She leveraged the political prominence of her husband to focus national attention on arts and culture.February 8, 2014
Photos: Joan Mondale remembered Joan Mondale, wife of former Vice President Walter Mondale and a tireless advocate for the arts, died Monday while in hospice care at the age of 83. Her memorial service is Saturday at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Minneapolis.February 7, 2014
Debate: Chickens should be able to roost in residential areas. A debate from the "Sartell Says: Town Hall Debate" series, on the motion "Chickens should be able to roost in residential areas." The debate touched on issues related to urban and rural life, local food, personal rights, property values, and more. Moderated by Patty Candella.Minnesota Public Radio News Presents, February 7, 2014
Trivial matters to consume St. Cloud this weekend For the next 50 or so hours, starting at 5 p.m. this afternoon, this is the kind of question that will prevent hundreds of people across the country from getting any sleep, and makes St. Cloud the center of the trivia universe.February 7, 2014
VP Biden to attend Joan Mondale service Biden's office confirmed that he and his wife, Jill, would travel to Minnesota for the service at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Carter and wife, Rosalynn, also will attend with the former president delivering remarks.February 6, 2014