Duluth group hopes to set snow angel record A Rotary Club and high school students in Duluth are hoping to gather 9,000 people to break a world record for making snow angels.December 29, 2012
Politics dominates Minnesota news in 2012 Two Minnesota Republicans failed to make it onto the presidential ticket. Voters rejected efforts to enshrine in the state constitution a gay marriage ban and a requirement for presenting photo IDs at polling places. And Democrats took control of both houses of the Legislature for the first time since 1990 as politics dominated Minnesota's news scene in 2012.December 29, 2012
Pioneer cemeteries fall under plow's threat A Minnesota farmer is being investigated in connection with the destruction of a small pioneer cemetery that stood for more than 100 years in his field. The state archaeologist says the case highlights a growing concern.December 28, 2012
Chief of staff: Bush getting excellent treatment Former President George H.W. Bush, who has been hospitalized for more than a month, is getting excellent medical treatment and would advise people to "put the harps back in the closet," his longtime Houston chief of staff said Thursday evening.December 27, 2012
Gov. Dayton recovering from spinal surgery Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton has undergone spinal surgery that will likely sideline him at least through New Year's.December 27, 2012
Photos: Dakota 38 Memorial Dedication Dakota Indians and their supporters commemorated the largest mass execution in United States history at a ceremony Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012 in Mankato, Minn.December 27, 2012
Ex-President George H.W. Bush in intensive care Former President George H.W. Bush has been admitted to the intensive care unit at a Houston hospital "following a series of setbacks including a persistent fever," but he is alert and talking to medical staff.December 27, 2012
State trooper shoots, kills unruly horse The Minnesota State Patrol says the animal was reported near Minnesota Highway 73 south of Hibbing on Sunday about 10:15 a.m.December 26, 2012