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• House passes bill to compensate bridge survivors
  The Minnesota House has approved a $40 million fund to compensate victims of the Interstate 35W bridge collapse. The vote was 120-10.February 28, 2008
• A strange trip for 'The Band's Visit'
  Director Eran Kolirin's film, "The Band's Visit," which opens in the Twin Cities this weekend, is a bittersweet comedy from Israel. It's been a hit with critics, but simply by being an Israeli film, it's run into controversy too.February 28, 2008
• New Ordway season projects Hollywood influence
  The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts 2008-2009 theatrical season will feature six musicals all with Hollywood roots.February 27, 2008
• Comic novelist combines design with infamous experiments
  Graphic designer Chip Kidd is one of the most sought-after book cover designers in the country. He's also a novelist, and his latest book, "The Learners," deals with the infamous Milgram experiments.February 27, 2008
• Robert Bly is named Minnesota's first poet laureate
  Gov. Tim Pawlenty has named Robert Bly as Minnesota's first poet laureate. Bly is the author of more than 30 books of poetry.February 27, 2008
• Funeral today for brothers killed on school bus
  Two brothers, ages 13 and 9, were among four killed in last week's school bus crash.February 25, 2008
• First funeral for students killed in bus crash held
  More than 1,000 people attended a funeral in Cottonwood today for Emilee Olson -- one of the four students killed earlier this week in a bush crash.February 24, 2008
• Oscar nominees -- are they really Minnesota's?
  This weekend, many Minnesotans watching the Oscars will root for "Juno" or "No Country for Old Men." A great deal has been made of the moviemakers' Minnesota roots. But how deep are those roots, and what would Oscar wins really mean for Minnesota?February 22, 2008
• Four children dead, cause of bus crash still unclear
  Two brothers were among the four students killed in a southwestern Minnesota school bus crash, authorities said Wednesday. A third student was the daughter of a teacher, and a fourth was the son of a former teacher.February 20, 2008
• Petty attacks mark the presidential race
  Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton meet Thursday in a debate in Texas. Texas and Ohio are the next big contests in the Democratic race for president. So far, the candidates have generally been civil to one another, despite the tight contest. But commentator Peter Smith says that could be about to change.February 20, 2008
• The world according to Ben Stein
  Award-winning actor, financial expert, professor and author Ben Stein appeared recently at the Commonwealth Club of California to discuss some of the economic and moral problems he says are facing the world today.Midday, February 20, 2008
• Wetterling family to gather, pray for Jacob, on his 30th birthday
  Sunday marks the 30th birthday of Jacob Wetterling, and his family says they will spend the day together to honor him - just like they have every year since his disappearance.February 16, 2008
• News Cut: The VanderWerts come home
  Jonathan VanderWert intended to fix up the New Prague home he bought for his blended family. A massive storm last summer, however, forced him to gut the house and start over. But the Minnesota National Guard picked a fine time to send him to Iraq.February 16, 2008
• Getting at the heart of Valentine's Day
  Mix a pagan fertility festival with a bunch of martyred Christian saints. Add the words of an English poet. And throw in some bloody strips of goat hide. What do you get? Valentine's Day, of course.February 14, 2008
• Looking for a Valentine's Day gift? Wash the dishes
  Valentine's Day is just a couple of days away, and if you have someone special in mind, you may be fretting over what kind of gift can live up to the marketing hype. Commentator Peter Smith has some thoughts on what kinds of gifts loved ones truly appreciate.February 12, 2008

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