Mahnomen deputy Chris Dewey hailed as hero during funeral Thousands of law enforcement officers from around the state gathered at a church in Brooklyn Park Wednesday to hear Mahnomen County Deputy Christopher Dewey eulogized as a hero.August 18, 2010
Lowertown businesses meeting with light-rail planners A handful of business owners from St. Paul's Lowertown district Tuesday will meet with light-rail planners to vent some of their frustrations over early work on Central Corridor.August 17, 2010
Columnist, wordsmith James Kilpatrick dies at 89 James J. Kilpatrick, who rose from cub
reporter to become one of the South's most prominent newspaper
editors and the nation's most widely syndicated political
columnist, has died. He was 89.August 16, 2010
For immigrants, new cable a long-awaited connection Immigrants from East African countries living in Minnesota believe a new fiber-optic undersea cable might eventually help them better communicate with loved ones in Africa.August 16, 2010
Lee's supporters celebrate prison release Supporters of Koua Fong Lee gathered at
a Twin Cities area park to celebrate his release from prison
following his petition for a new trial in a fatal Toyota crash.August 16, 2010
Teens represent African nations in annual Brooklyn Center beauty pageant Several ethnic festivals took place around the Twin Cities this past weekend including Greek, Polish, Indian and Irish, but there was a different type of ethnic event in Brooklyn Center -- the 5th Annual Miss Teen Africa True Beauty Pageant.August 16, 2010
Up to 2,000 officers expected at deputy's funeral Up to 2,000 law enforcement officers are
expected to pay tribute to Mahnomen County Deputy Christopher Dewey
when he's buried Wednesday.August 16, 2010
The smells of summer She didn't realize how much of her life revolved around her sense of smell until that sense was gone.August 16, 2010
3 war vets, 1 good leg: Amputees climb Kilimanjaro The three American veterans from three
different wars had only one good leg among them. But that didn't
stop them from summiting Africa's highest mountain.August 15, 2010
Minn. man praised for woodwork in Norwegian art It was just another day for Steve Speltz,
building wood cabinets in his basement. But he was a bit behind on
the job, and for some odd reason, he thought nothing of reaching
for a piece of wood next to his saw. The quick decision nearly cost
him his greatest gift: his fingers.August 15, 2010
Minn. caretaker drinks heavily while 2 kids swim An Oakdale woman who allegedly drank
heavily while she was supposed to be watching two swimming children
has been issued two citations.August 14, 2010
Minn. inmate works on portraits of county sheriffs After about 17 years and six return trips to jail due to substance abuse problems, Jess Bohlman knows that once he gets out of jail, he won't be returning. Bohlman is using his talents as an artist as a way to stay clean.August 14, 2010