DNR mulls fate of celebrated author's Minnesota prairie home Novelist Frederick Manfred found inspiration in the landscape around the home he built within southwestern Minnesota's Blue Mounds State Park. But the house, now the park's visitor center, is crumbling and may face demolition.May 11, 2017
Hmong farmers adapted to cold climate, unwelcoming people and thrived While Hmong farmers have found a great deal of success in farmers markets around Minnesota today, in the 1980s many struggled with learning American farming techniques and were greeted with opposition in the rural community they tried to make home.May 9, 2017
Midwest wolves may find themselves in the crosshairs again The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has repeatedly tried to remove wolves in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan states from the endangered species list, but courts have stymied those efforts.May 7, 2017
News Quiz: Unease dominates Minnesota news this week - also beer and goats Minnesota saw a mixed bag in the news this week. While concerns on measles outbreaks and racism dominated breaking news, a group of goats provided a lighthearted reprieve. Check out these stories, then test your news knowledge.May 5, 2017
The bad grade that changed the U.S. constitution The 27th Amendment had languished for nearly 200 years before a Texas student made passing it a personal cause. The amendment was ratified 25 years ago this weekend.May 5, 2017
With new park, St. Cloud remembers first slaves -- and those who spoke out St. Cloud's newest park will be named for Mary Butler and her son, who are believed to be the first slaves in St. Cloud. Mayor Dave Kleis says the park is a way to remember St. Cloud's past and honor all of its residents.May 5, 2017
Britain's Prince Philip is retiring from public duties The change will come at the end of August, when Queen Elizabeth's husband will essentially retire. News of a pending royal announcement had set off a frenzy of speculation about the monarchs' health.May 4, 2017
Hungry goats join the ranks of St. Paul city staff Some three dozen goats took to the bluffs at Indian Mounds Regional Park on Tuesday where they'll start chomping down on invasive plants like buckthorn.May 3, 2017