'Piggyback Bandit' now banned in five states Sherwin Shayegan has asked for piggybacks, attempted to pay for piggybacks and just sprung one upon an unsuspecting kid. He favors basketball games, but he also has leapt onto hockey, soccer and football players.February 16, 2012
For and against the gay marriage amendment Maggie Gallagher of the Institute for Marriage and Public Policy and Dale Carpenter of the University of Minnesota Law School debate gay marriage at a University of St. Thomas forum at the Murphy Institute for Catholic Thought, Law and Public Policy.Midday, February 14, 2012
Crumbling Minn. Capitol reaches 'tipping point' The Minnesota Capitol building is in dire need of repair soon, but budget pressures in the Legislature are making the expensive upgrade difficult.February 11, 2012
Park Service to remove inscription on MLK Memorial The National Park Service announced plans to remove an inscription from the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial and replace it with a full quotation from the civil rights leader.February 10, 2012
Funds drying up over 'pipe to nowhere' worries The Lewis & Clark regional water system is designed to supply water to about 300,000 people in South Dakota, Minnesota and Iowa.February 10, 2012
Dining with Dara: Dealing with social media critics Everyone's a critic. The advent of the Internet is opening restaurateurs to the every day voice of blogs, social media and user-driven review sites.February 9, 2012
Minnesota Zoo dolphin calf Taija dies A necropsy will be done Tuesday to determine what caused the death of a dolphin calf at the Minnesota Zoo.February 7, 2012
LIVE CHAT: Share your thoughts on the Daily Circuit Our new show, the Daily Circuit with Kerri Miller and Tom Weber, launches soon. Join us for a live chat and share some ideas about what you want to hear.February 7, 2012
Love gone wrong? Go digital to get over an ex Forget a pampering makeover to help heal your broken heart this Valentine's Day. Go for a "digital breakover" instead.February 6, 2012