Vandals damage governors' portraits in the Capitol The Minnesota Historical Society is removing the portraits of three former governors from the Capitol for repairs after vandals defaced them.May 14, 2008
Concealed carrying of firearms may come to national parks Visitors to Voyageurs National Park and other national parks would be allowed to carry concealed handguns, under a proposal from the U.S. Interior Department.May 14, 2008
151 years of Olson family history The land is what attracted many settlers to Minnesota even before it was a state. It's the land that keeps many families here including a family that's farmed near Albert Lea for more than 150 years.May 12, 2008
From Cannon Falls to St. Paul, wagon train marks Sesquicentennial Celebrations in honor of Minnesota's 150th anniversary as the 32nd state in the union kicked off this weekend. As part of the Sesquicentennial, a wagon train drove 100 miles from Cannon Falls to St. Paul, where it arrived for the official opening ceremony on the Capitol grounds.May 12, 2008
Bill Holm named McKnight Distinguished Artist Minneseota writer Bill Holm is celebrating a little. Today the McKnight Foundation named him its 2008 Distinguished Artist.May 12, 2008
Protesters meet wagon train A wagon train making its way through the Twin Cities this weekend was met by a couple dozen protesters, including some Native Americans who blocked the road and wouldn't let it pass.May 10, 2008
Symbolizing the state What do a morel mushroom, a Lake Superior agate and a blueberry muffin have in common? They're all official state symbols for Minnesota, of course.May 9, 2008
Mother's Day turns 100 Families across the United States will celebrate Mother's Day this Sunday for the 100th time.May 9, 2008
Chiwetel Ejiofor is a name to be reckoned with Ejiofor is a British actor, who's drawn broad praise for his stage and film work. Now he is trying something very different. He's starring in a martial arts movie called "Redbelt," written and directed by David Mamet.May 8, 2008
The marketing of Minnesota How do you convince people to move to your state? You come up with a clever marketing plan. And that's just what Minnesota did in the 1800s.May 8, 2008
The push to make Minnesota an all-Indian state Minnesota officially became a state in 1858. But 16 years before that, there was another proposal for statehood. And it would have created a much different Minnesota.May 7, 2008
Waseca couple claims Powerball jackpot A Waseca couple has won a $180 million Powerball jackpot. After taxes as a lump sum it amounts to nearly $60 million.May 6, 2008