ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- Vince Flynn, a best-selling author of political thriller novels, has died at age 47 after a two-year battle with prostate cancer. A statement from Flynn's publisher, Simon &More >>
Vince Flynn, a best-selling author of political thriller novels, has died at age 47 after a two-year battle with prostate cancer.More >>
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- Minnesota will open a European trade office in Germany to promote exports and foreign investment in the state. Dayton's administration announced the new outpost while the governorMore >>
Minnesota will open a European trade office in Germany to promote exports and foreign investment in the state.More >>
RED WING, Minn. (AP) -- Goodhue County in southeastern Minnesota has adopted new regulations for the growing frack sand mining industry. Commissioners approved the rules 3-2 Monday. The regulationsMore >>
RED WING, Minn. (AP) -- Goodhue County in southeastern Minnesota has adopted new regulations for the growing frack sand mining industry. Commissioners approved the rules 3-2 Monday. The regulationsMore >>
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- Amazon.com says it will drop its Minnesota-based affiliate websites before the state's online sales tax becomes law July 1. The websites receive a fee for referring shoppersMore >>
Amazon.com says it will drop its Minnesota-based affiliate websites before the state's online sales tax becomes law July 1.More >>
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- A new poll shows strong support for Gov. Mark Dayton with more than half of Minnesotans surveyed happy with his performance. The Star Tribune's Minnesota Poll shows 57 percent ofMore >>
A new poll shows strong support for Gov. Mark Dayton with more than half of Minnesotans surveyed happy with his performance.More >>
STILLWATER, Minn. (AP) -- Motorists will find the Stillwater Lift Bridge temporarily closed Wednesday. The bridge across the St. Croix River between Minnesota and Wisconsin is scheduled to close atMore >>
Motorists will find the Stillwater Lift Bridge temporarily closed Wednesday.More >>
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- Mayors from around Minnesota are gathering to discuss how an $80 million bump in state aid to cities will affect their cities. The increased local government aid also means $40More >>
Mayors from around Minnesota are gathering to discuss how an $80 million bump in state aid to cities will affect their cities.More >>
WASHINGTON (AP) -- As the House began debate on its version of a new five-year farm bill, the dean of Minnesota's congressional delegation urged colleagues to pass it. Rep. Collin Peterson, the seniorMore >>
As the House began debate on its version of a new five-year farm bill, the dean of Minnesota's congressional delegation urged colleagues to pass it.More >>
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- Traffic safety officials say Minnesota last year saw its first increase in traffic deaths since 2007. The final crash report shows Minnesota had 395 traffic deaths in 2012. That'sMore >>
Traffic safety officials say Minnesota last year saw its first increase in traffic deaths since 2007.More >>
BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. (AP) -- Police say a 2-month-old boy taken from his mother's apartment in Brooklyn Park has been found safe in St. Paul. Officers following up on a tip went to a house in St. PaulMore >>
Police say a 2-month-old boy taken from his mother's apartment in Brooklyn Park has been found safe in St. Paul.More >>
COOK, Minn. (AP) -- Investigators say a fire that destroyed two businesses and eight apartments in the St. Louis County community of Cook appears to be accidental. The St. Louis County sheriff's officeMore >>
Investigators say a fire that destroyed two businesses and eight apartments in the St. Louis County community of Cook appears to be accidental.More >>
MOORHEAD, Minn. (AP) -- Prosecutors have charged a Minnesota man with manslaughter after his 5-month-old daughter died after being left for hours in a hot minivan last week. The Clay County Attorney'sMore >>
Prosecutors have charged a Minnesota man with manslaughter after his 5-month-old daughter died after being left for hours in a hot minivan last week.More >>
DULUTH, Minn. (AP) -- A federal appeals court has put a hold on regulations aimed at reducing haze over national parks and wilderness areas from taconite plants in Minnesota and Michigan. The stay wasMore >>
A federal appeals court has put a hold on regulations aimed at reducing haze over national parks and wilderness areas from taconite plants in Minnesota and Michigan.More >>
PRESTON, Minn. (AP) -- A mother and her 18-year-old son from southeastern Minnesota are accused of stealing nearly $5,000 in frozen gopher feet and selling them for a bounty. Thirty-seven-year-old TinaMore >>
A mother and her 18-year-old son from southeastern Minnesota are accused of stealing nearly $5,000 in frozen gopher feet and selling them for a bounty.More >>
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- Groups that lobbied to advance or block legislation at Minnesota's Capitol are filing mandatory reports detailing how much they spent on the efforts. The lobbying reports hadMore >>
Groups that lobbied to advance or block legislation at Minnesota's Capitol are filing mandatory reports detailing how much they spent on the efforts.More >>
BRAINERD, Minn. (AP) -- A man accused of sexually abusing young boys over the past several decades has been sentenced in Crow Wing County to more than six years in prison. Seventy-year-old Tom EricksonMore >>
A man accused of sexually abusing young boys over the past several decades has been sentenced in Crow Wing County to more than six years in prison.More >>
NEW ULM, Minn. (AP) -- A man who says he was sexually abused by an Irish priest in Minnesota in 1982 is suing the Diocese of New Ulm, taking advantage of a new law easing the state's statute of limitationsMore >>
A man who says he was sexually abused by an Irish priest in Minnesota in 1982 is suing the Diocese of New Ulm, taking advantage of a new law easing the state's statute of limitations for victims of childhood sexual abuse.More >>
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- Some Minnesota businesses that would be subject to a new sales tax expansion are complaining loudly and trying to get parts of it repealed. The pending sales tax on warehousingMore >>
Some Minnesota businesses that would be subject to a new sales tax expansion are complaining loudly and trying to get parts of it repealed.More >>
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- A new poll finds broad support for recently-enacted tax hikes on wealthy Minnesotans and cigarette smokers. The Star Tribune's Minnesota Poll shows 58 percent of respondents supportMore >>
A new poll finds broad support for recently-enacted tax hikes on wealthy Minnesotans and cigarette smokers.More >>
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- A bus carrying a minor league team affiliated with the Minnesota Twins was involved in a wrong-way interstate crash in Florida that killed the driver of the other car. FloridaMore >>
A bus carrying a minor league team affiliated with the Minnesota Twins was involved in a wrong-way interstate crash in Florida that killed the driver of the other car. More >>
COOK, Minn. (AP) -- Fire has destroyed two businesses and eight apartments in the St. Louis County community of Cook. Authorities say the building that housed the Dollar Barn and Gilley's Naturals,More >>
Fire has destroyed two businesses and eight apartments in the St. Louis County community of Cook.More >>
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- The founder of Best Buy says he has plans to make his family foundation one of Minnesota's largest. Dick Schulze says he will expand the $100 million foundation to about $1 billionMore >>
The founder of Best Buy says he has plans to make his family foundation one of Minnesota's largest.More >>
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- Governor Mark Dayton's administration has responded to a federal lawsuit seeking to block unionization of certain in-home day providers with a court filing saying opponents lackMore >>
Governor Mark Dayton's administration has responded to a federal lawsuit seeking to block unionization of certain in-home day providers with a court filing saying opponents lack standing to sue.More >>
NORTH MANKATO, Minn. (AP) -- A North Mankato man is under arrest after his roommate turned up at police headquarters with stab wounds. Police say the victim came in to the North Mankato Police DepartmentMore >>
A North Mankato man is under arrest after his roommate turned up at police headquarters with stab wounds.More >>
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- A man accused of using a violent tattoo to menace a Minneapolis police officer has pleaded guilty to making terroristic threats. Twenty-one-year-old Antonio Jenkins Junior was sentencedMore >>
A man accused of using a violent tattoo to menace a Minneapolis police officer has pleaded guilty to making terroristic threats.More >>
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- A Minnesota native is among NASA's new class of eight astronauts. Thirty-nine-year-old Josh Cassada is originally from White Bear Lake. Cassada is a former naval aviator who currentlyMore >>
A Minnesota native is among NASA's new class of eight astronauts.More >>
STILLWATER, Minn. (AP) -- Minnesota transportation officials say it may take a week before repairs are made to the Stillwater Lift Bridge. The bridge has been stuck in the down position after the cableMore >>
Minnesota transportation officials say it may take a week before repairs are made to the Stillwater Lift Bridge.More >>
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura is asking a judge to allow his defamation lawsuit against slain "American Sniper" author Chris Kyle to go forward by substituting Kyle's widow asMore >>
Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura is asking a judge to allow his defamation lawsuit against slain "American Sniper" author Chris Kyle to go forward by substituting Kyle's widow as the defendant.More >>
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- Minnesota is hiring people to help residents sign up for health plans through its new online health insurance exchange. But advocates say the state is discriminating againstMore >>
Minnesota is hiring people to help residents sign up for health plans through its new online health insurance exchange.More >>
FARGO, N.D. (AP) -- One of four people charged with dealing cocaine, heroin, marijuana and ecstasy in North Dakota and Minnesota has been sentenced in federal court. Anthony Ancona pleaded guilty inMore >>
One of four people charged with dealing cocaine, heroin, marijuana and ecstasy in North Dakota and Minnesota has been sentenced in federal court.More >>
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Authorities say several adults and children escaped from a burning boat on Lake Minnetonka. The boat caught fire on Robinson Bay on Sunday. Heavy, black smoke billowed from the boat.More >>
Authorities say several adults and children escaped from a burning boat on Lake Minnetonka.More >>
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- The Minneapolis mayoral race is wide open after the DFL Party failed to endorse a candidate. Former Hennepin County Commissioner Mark Andrew led on every ballot at Saturday's conventionMore >>
The Minneapolis mayoral race is wide open after the DFL Party failed to endorse a candidate.More >>
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- The plucky third party that has factored heavily in the last four Minnesota governor races is sorting out its role as the next campaign for the top state office begins to take shape.More >>
The plucky third party that has factored heavily in the last four Minnesota governor races is sorting out its role as the next campaign for the top state office begins to take shape.More >>
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (AP) -- There was a toast and an apology as the Leinenkugel brewery's fan base grew to include a Minnesota politician who once insulted the Wisconsin beer. What started out as aMore >>
There was a toast and an apology as the Leinenkugel brewery's fan base grew to include a Minnesota politician who once insulted the Wisconsin beer.More >>
CHANHASSEN, Minn. (AP) -- Severe thunderstorms packing damaging winds have been popping up in parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin. One line of storms rumbled east from the Morris area in western MinnesotaMore >>
Severe thunderstorms packing damaging winds have been popping up in parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin.More >>
ROSEVILLE, Minn. (AP) -- A major reconstruction project on one of Minnesota's busiest freeways is expected to cause major delays for the next six months. The Minnesota Department of TransportationMore >>
ROSEVILLE, Minn. (AP) -- A major reconstruction project on one of Minnesota's busiest freeways is expected to cause major delays for the next six months. The Minnesota Department of TransportationMore >>
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- The group on the losing end of a gay marriage legalization debate in Minnesota has confirmed it was significantly outspent on legislative lobbying. Minnesota for Marriage, whichMore >>
The group on the losing end of a gay marriage legalization debate in Minnesota has confirmed it was significantly outspent on legislative lobbying.More >>
CHISHOLM, Minn. (AP) -- Chisholm's police chief says the 5-year-old girl who vanished without a trace ten years ago is still very much on the minds of investigators. Chief Vern Manner says no one hasMore >>
Chisholm's police chief says the 5-year-old girl who vanished without a trace ten years ago is still very much on the minds of investigators.More >>
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. (AP) -- Officials with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety are giving motorcyclists a chance to test their rider skills, and be evaluated by a certified instructor. OfficialsMore >>
Officials with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety are giving motorcyclists a chance to test their rider skills, and be evaluated by a certified instructor.More >>
BEMIDJI, Minn. (AP) -- For a couple days at least, Minnesota's largest dentist office will be in Bemidji. About 1,200 professionals and volunteers hope to see and serve 2,000 patients at a two-day temporaryMore >>
For a couple days at least, Minnesota's largest dentist office will be in Bemidji.More >>
NEW ULM, Minn. (AP) -- Guitarist Leo Kottke and country and rock singer Mary Jane Alm are among this year's inductees into the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame. Also being inducted are Twin Cities jazzMore >>
Guitarist Leo Kottke and country and rock singer Mary Jane Alm are among this year's inductees into the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame.More >>
DULUTH, Minn. (AP) -- A Minnesota State Patrol trooper accused of driving drunk on his way to a training session in Duluth has pleaded guilty to careless driving. The drunken driving charge has beenMore >>
A Minnesota State Patrol trooper accused of driving drunk on his way to a training session in Duluth has pleaded guilty to careless driving.More >>
BURNSVILLE, Minn. (AP) -- Police and the Hennepin County medical examiner are investigating the death of a 4-year-old boy in Burnsville. Police and paramedics were called to the boy's home on a reportMore >>
Police and the Hennepin County medical examiner are investigating the death of a 4-year-old boy in Burnsville.More >>
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Believe it or not, a third of Minnesota is still rated as abnormally dry or even still in drought. While the drought is over in the eastern half of Minnesota thanks to all the rain,More >>
Believe it or not, a third of Minnesota is still rated as abnormally dry or even still in drought.More >>
SANDSTONE, Minn. (AP) -- Authorities say a toddler was rescued from a highway in east-central Minnesota after she wandered away from a day care where the provider was drunk. The Pine County sheriff'sMore >>
Authorities say a toddler was rescued from a highway in east-central Minnesota after she wandered away from a day care where the provider was drunk.More >>
HIBBING, Minn. (AP) -- A 55-year-old Hibbing man has died after falling from the roof of a deer stand in northeastern Minnesota. The St. Louis County sheriff's office says the man had been working onMore >>
A 55-year-old Hibbing man has died after falling from the roof of a deer stand in northeastern Minnesota.More >>
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- A former Minneapolis police officer has pleaded guilty to sending nude photos of himself to two teenage girls in Hennepin County. Bradley Schnickel will serve a year in the workhouse.More >>
A former Minneapolis police officer has pleaded guilty to sending nude photos of himself to two teenage girls in Hennepin County.More >>
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- Authorities say they have seized hundreds of pounds of unmarked or mislabeled drugs from more than 15 vendors at a Hmong market in St. Paul. The Ramsey County Sheriff's OfficeMore >>
Authorities say they have seized hundreds of pounds of unmarked or mislabeled drugs from more than 15 vendors at a Hmong market in St. Paul.More >>
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- A highly anticipated report gives the University of Minnesota administration passing grades but also shows areas that could be streamlined. Consultants found staffing levels withinMore >>
A highly anticipated report gives the University of Minnesota administration passing grades but also shows areas that could be streamlined.More >>
MANKATO, Minn. (AP) -- Boosters of the struggling electronic pull-tab games that are supposed to help pay for construction of the new Minnesota Vikings stadium are holding meetings statewide trying toMore >>
Boosters of the struggling electronic pull-tab games that are supposed to help pay for construction of the new Minnesota Vikings stadium are holding meetings statewide trying to inspire interest and confidence in the games.More >>
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- A former Minneapolis police officer has pleaded guilty to sending nude photos of himself to two teenage girls in Hennepin County. Bradley Schnickel will serve a year in the workhouse. TheMore >>
A former Minneapolis police officer has pleaded guilty to sending nude photos of himself to two teenage girls in Hennepin County.More >>
HIBBING, Minn. (AP) -- A 55-year-old Hibbing man has died after falling from the roof of a deer stand in northeastern Minnesota. The St. Louis County sheriff's office says the man had been working onMore >>
A 55-year-old Hibbing man has died after falling from the roof of a deer stand in northeastern Minnesota.More >>
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- 911 calls moments after the ground gave way beneath students on a field trip to a St. Paul park show the frantic confusion as chaperones tried to account for the children. AMore >>
911 calls moments after the ground gave way beneath students on a field trip to a St. Paul park show the frantic confusion as chaperones tried to account for the children.More >>
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- A prosecutor says a former Minneapolis police officer accused of sexually assaulting young girls shouldn't be working at a shopping mall. Assistant Anoka County Attorney Paul YoungMore >>
A prosecutor says a former Minneapolis police officer accused of sexually assaulting young girls shouldn't be working at a shopping mall.More >>
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Newly-released figures from the U.S. Census Bureau show the population of minorities is growing faster in Minnesota than the national average. But, the state is less racially diverseMore >>
Newly-released figures from the U.S. Census Bureau show the population of minorities is growing faster in Minnesota than the national average.More >>
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- The call center for Minnesota's new health insurance exchange is due to open September 3rd. MNsure executive director April Todd-Malmlov updated board members Wednesday on customerMore >>
The call center for Minnesota's new health insurance exchange is due to open September 3rd.More >>
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- A second man has been arrested in the shooting death of a St. Paul bar owner. Police say 22-year-old Cheng Vang of Minneapolis was in custody Wednesday. Vang and his brother-in-law,More >>
A second man has been arrested in the shooting death of a St. Paul bar owner.More >>
DULUTH, Minn. (AP) -- Police have released the name of a Duluth man fatally shot by officers who believed he was reaching for a gun. The man was identified Wednesday as 26-year-old Zachary Premo.More >>
Police have released the name of a Duluth man fatally shot by officers who believed he was reaching for a gun.More >>
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- A federal jury has convicted a Twin Cities hedge fund manager of misleading investors when he sent their funds to now-imprisoned Minnesota businessman Tom Petters. James FryMore >>
A federal jury has convicted a Twin Cities hedge fund manager of misleading investors when he sent their funds to now-imprisoned Minnesota businessman Tom Petters.More >>
Thousands of dairy farmers in Minnesota and Wisconsin have an expensive problem. They've lost nearly 2 million acres of alfalfa to the long, icy winter.More >>
Thousands of dairy farmers in Minnesota and Wisconsin have an expensive problem. They've lost nearly 2 million acres of alfalfa to the long, icy winter.More >>
Colleagues at a Minneapolis law firm say their thoughts and prayers are with the family of Nancy Sullivan. She was shot and killed in Shoreview as she was moving out of a house she shared with her boyfriend,...More >>
Colleagues at a Minneapolis law firm say their thoughts and prayers are with the family of Nancy Sullivan. She was shot and killed in Shoreview as she was moving out of a house she shared with her boyfriend, identified by...More >>
University of Minnesota experts are working to prevent the further spread of a swine virus that was first confirmed in the United States last month.More >>
University of Minnesota experts are working to prevent the further spread of a swine virus that was first confirmed in the United States last month.More >>
The Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge in northwestern Minnesota is celebrating the opening of a new section of the North Country National Scenic Trail.More >>
The Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge in northwestern Minnesota is celebrating the opening of a new section of the North Country National Scenic Trail.More >>
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Recipe for Breakfast on the Grill Grilling - Cornmeal Hotcakes with Blackberry Sauce Grilled Sausage and Eggs Grilled - 450 Degrees Pancakes on the Griddle eggs afterMore >>
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Recipe for Cajun Rib-eye, Cheddar Potato Cakes & Corn on Cobb with Voodoo Butter Ingredients for four people 4-Ribeyes (any Steak Works) ½ cup Cajun Seasoning ( Recipe Follows) 1 Cup Voodoo ButterMore >>
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Recipe Duck Breast Poppers Ingredients Poppers 6 Jalapeno's Cut in Half Lengthwise and Seeded 3oz. cream Cheese cut in half ounce Rectangles 2 Duck Breast Sliced in 6 Pieces Each 6 piecesMore >>
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