Scottish deerhound is best in show at Westminster A 5-year-old named Hickory pulled a huge surprise Tuesday night
at the Westminster Kennel Club, winning best in show and the title
of America's top dog. She became the first of her breed to capture
the purple-and-gold ribbon and shiny silver bowl.February 16, 2011
Nearly mailed puppy to go up for adoption Friday A puppy that escaped a possibly deadly trip
through the mail and won the hearts of admirers worldwide will be
available for adoption later this week.February 15, 2011
Minnesota Zoo dolphin dies at age 44 The Minnesota Zoo reports that April, an Atlantic bottlenose dolphin, died Tuesday after being ill for the past several weeks.February 15, 2011
Nearly-mailed puppy ready for adoption The four-month-old puppy whose Minneapolis
owner tried mailing the dog to Georgia is available for adoption
later this week.February 15, 2011
Couple gives up fight against Red River, leaves Riverview Circle Bruce and Vikki Johnson have decided to take a buyout and move out of their Moorhead home in advance of this spring's flood season. News Cut writer Bob Collins recalls the time he spent with the Johnsons during the flood of '09, when they decided to stay in their home and fight the rising Red River.February 13, 2011
Rep. Giffords speaks for first time since shooting Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords spoke for the
first time since she was shot in the forehead, her spokesman said
Wednesday, yet another significant milestone in her recovery from a
traumatic brain injury.February 9, 2011
Are those photos really priceless? When his hard drive crashed, he lost his family photos. Technicians might be able to save them -- for a price that's all too real.February 8, 2011
Woman who tried to mail puppy won't get it back Stacey Champion, 39, attended an administrative
hearing at Minneapolis City Hall Monday to try to reclaim the
4-month-old Schnauzer mix. But authorities denied her request.February 7, 2011
Cheeseheads descend on Lambeau to welcome Packers Thousands of exhausted but euphoric
Packers fans cheered the team Monday on its return to Green Bay as
Super Bowl champions after their victory over the Pittsburgh
Steelers.February 7, 2011
Families of US hikers in Iran hope case nearing resolution The families of two Americans charged
with spying in Iran said Monday they're glad that Shane Bauer and
Josh Fattal were able to proclaim their innocence in a court in
Tehran and that they hope the case is nearing an end.February 7, 2011
Fans take to the streets in Green Bay After 14 long years of frustration, Green
Bay Packers fans raised their arms to the night sky Sunday and
howled in victory as their beloved team won the Super Bowl.February 7, 2011