Sources say local man supported al-Shabaab Many believe Cabdulaahi Faarah was one of five men involved in a cross-country road trip last week that has gotten the attention of federal authorities, and that his involvement may be related to the the case of about 20 Minnesota men who allegedly left for their native Somalia to fight.October 16, 2009
Antiwar protests planned Dozens of antiwar protests will take place across the country on Saturday, including at least two in Minnesota.October 16, 2009
Flags to fly half-staff this weekend for fallen soldiers Flags at all state and federal buildings
in Minnesota will be flown at half-staff this weekend in honor of a
Marine and soldier killed overseas this month.October 16, 2009
Women veterans, military members gather for inaugural summit The number of women in the military has increased over the years, but it's been only recently that Minnesota has set aside a special state program for women veterans.October 16, 2009
President Obama weighs options in Afghanistan President Barack Obama continues his strategy review of the deteriorating war in Afghanistan. MIT political scientist Stephen Van Evera joins Midday to discuss the president's options and the factors that could influence the president's decision.Midday, October 16, 2009
Indictment brings new worries that more Somali-American men are leaving to fight Allegations that a 26-year-old Chanhassen man lied about a cross-country road trip with a group of friends last week have made some Somali-Americans worry that even more young Minnesota men are still trying to join the escalating warfare in their homeland.October 14, 2009
Minn. soldier in Iraq died from gunshot to the head A Minnesota National Guard soldier in Iraq who died last Tuesday suffered a gunshot wound to the head, in an incident the Guard describes as non-combat related, officials said Tuesday.October 13, 2009
Man charged with lying in missing Somalis case A 26-year-old Chanhassen man has been charged with lying to federal agents who are investigating ties between Minnesota and a Somali extremist group.October 13, 2009
Pawlenty wants more troops in Afghanistan; knocks Obama on spending As Gov. Tim Pawlenty speaks out against government spending by the Obama administration, he supports sending more troops to Afghanistan, a proposition that also carries a hefty price tag.October 13, 2009
Two Harbors Marine remembered A Marine from Two Harbors, Minn., who was killed last week in Afghanistan, is being remembered as a warm and dedicated soldier and friend.October 13, 2009
Afghanistan war prospects debated An 'Intelligence Squared' debate featuring three panelists FOR and three panelists AGAINST the proposition: America Cannot and Will Not Succeed in Afghanistan/Pakistan.Midday, October 12, 2009