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Minnesota is the twelfth-largest state by area in the U.S., it is the 21st most populous, with just over five million residents as of 2006. The state is known as the "Land of 10,000 Lakes," and those lakes and the other waters for which the state is named [More...]
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Local & Community News for Minnesota from TwinCities.com
Burnsville fire toll: 4 in hospital, 22 families homeless
May 17, 2008 7:27 am
Three adults and an infant were hospitalized Friday when a fire swept through a Burnsville apartment complex, leaving 22 families homeless, police said.
Afton / Century, FedEx team up for expansion
May 17, 2008 4:54 am
Century College needs a new school for truck drivers, and FedEx in Mahtomedi needs more room. A complicated deal involving land in Afton could be the answer.
May 17, 2008 4:35 am
The streets of St. Paul — long seen as bastions of historic character — soon will have more than bricks and cathedrals to enhance that image.
Lyme disease spike spurs warning from Minnesota Health Department
May 17, 2008 4:07 am
A record number of diseases related to tick bites last year has state health officials urging caution, especially for people visiting or living in the deep woods of northern and central Minnesota thi...
Trial date set for ex-Viking in child abuse case
May 17, 2008 4:07 am
As new details emerged in a case in which Darrion Scott is accused of trying to strangle his 2-year-old son, a judge on Friday set a July trial date for the former Viking defensive end.
Classmate of Jacob Wetterling works at his foundation, authors kids' books on safety
May 17, 2008 3:35 am
Alison Feigh was in Australia visiting relatives in 1989 when her parents told her a classmate had been abducted. On the journey home to Minnesota, she scanned the airport for any sign of the 11-year...
Top Stories for Minneapolis, Minnesota from StarTribune.com
Cyclists get their own Greenway pit stop
May 17, 2008 5:51 am
A new bike center in a former rail trench has high aspirations, and is already getting great reviews.
Minneapolis OKs some green over red-light cameras
May 17, 2008 5:32 am
The City Council approved a $2.6 million agreement offering refunds and expungements to vehicle owners over PhotoCop. About 15,000 drivers nabbed by the photo surveillance system are affected.
Don't touch! Will rule make kids feel safer?
May 17, 2008 5:31 am
A new policy has parents wondering if a Minneapolis elementary school is going too far to be politically correct.
May 17, 2008 4:43 am
It's boom time in farm country, but creeping inflation and larger risks bring fresh worry for farmers and consumers. Everything from the production of ethanol to the price of steak is in play.
Forciea sues ex-psychotherapist, claiming misdiagnosis
May 17, 2008 4:31 am
The former DFL golden boy says he was improperly prescribed an antidepressant for his bipolar disorder. He's serving time in Rochester for theft and forgery.
Church bars severely autistic boy from mass
May 17, 2008 4:14 am
The priest of the small-town parish fears injuries from the teen's behavior, but autism advocates are rallying behind his parents. The boy's mother says: "I can't discipline him out of his autism...
New limits approved for young drivers
May 17, 2008 4:10 am
The bill sent to the governor restricts early-morning driving and the number of young passengers.
Ordway feeling the energy of a dynamic new leader
May 17, 2008 3:16 am
Patricia Mitchell has been here less than a year, but she's already putting her ideas into action.
China: Time for miracles is running out
May 17, 2008 3:13 am
The rescue of 33 people four days after the quake brought momentary relief to a remote mountain town.
Local News from KTTC Rochester via Yahoo! News
May 14, 2008 3:47 pm
ROCHESTER, MN -- Over time women have made great strides, but young girls in Minnesota are still facing major obstacles.
Dangerous Contamination Turns Up in Claremont Water
May 14, 2008 4:17 am
CLAREMONT, MN -- The health of people living in one Dodge county town could be put at risk by what's coming out of their tap. A chemical that scientists have linked to cancer has turned up in Claremon...
May 14, 2008 4:02 am
ROCHESTER, MN -- It is a lesson learned from tragedy and now some may benefit from southeastern Minnesota's struggles.
May 14, 2008 3:47 am
ROCHESTER, MN -- It's China's worst natural disaster in more than 30 years. A powerful earthquake toppled office buildings, schools, and homes on Monday in the Sichuan Province.
Anger, Frustration Spills in Postville
May 14, 2008 12:02 am
POSTVILLE, IA -- A day after immigration and customs agents swoop into north Iowa, emotions of anger and frustration spill out. Nearly four hundred people were arrested for various violations in what ...
Lawn Care Companies Feeling the Pinch at the Pump
May 13, 2008 11:47 pm
ROCHESTER, MN -- With gas prices around our area hovering at the $3.69 mark, drivers aren't the only ones feeling the squeeze of high fuel costs. And that squeeze is having a very direct effect on our...
May 13, 2008 11:17 pm
ROCHESTER, MN -- Members of law enforcement who lost their lives in the line of duty are being remembered this Tuesday.
Understanding Rochester's 'Opportunity Gap'
May 13, 2008 3:47 am
ROCHESTER, MN -- We've been hearing a lot lately about the achievement or 'opportunity gap' in the Rochester School District. The gap is filled by students not mastering the reading and math skills th...
Rochester Rewarded for Going Above and Beyond
May 13, 2008 3:47 am
ROCHESTER, MN -- For those risking their lives every day in the middle of a war zone, the last thing many want to spend time worrying about is what they'll be coming home to. The city of Rochester is ...
May 13, 2008 3:32 am
ROCHESTER, MN -- Pink paint is becoming quite a problem for some homeowners in Rochester. As we first told you two weeks ago, the city has marked every sidewalk slab in the city that is not up to par.
Local News from Post-Bulletin via Yahoo! News
At anti-gang rally, police chief challenges residents to help root out problem
May 17, 2008 5:06 am
Residents attending an outdoor rally Friday wanted to know what police are doing to stem the tide of gang activity
Authorities search in SW Minnesota for missing Marshall man
May 17, 2008 4:06 am
MARSHALL, Minn. -- Authorities in southwestern Minnesota are looking for a 19-year-old Marshall man whose car apparently went into a ditch near Taunton
Winona celebrates from sunup to sundown at capital for a day
May 17, 2008 2:06 am
WINONA -- Winona got the most out of being Minnesota's capital for a day on Friday, starting early and going into the night
2007 was a record year for tick-born diseases in Minnesota Web
May 17, 2008 1:07 am
ST. PAUL -- The state Health Department is warning people to guard against tick bites as new statistics show 2007 was a record year for tick-born diseases in the state
City Council to discuss complaints against Gilligan's Cove bar
May 17, 2008 1:06 am
The problems that put Gilligan's Cove, a downtown Rochester bar, on probation with the city council last fall seem to be back.
Rhubarb is a big deal for Lanesboro
May 17, 2008 1:06 am
LANESBORO -- The Legislature has proclaimed Lanesboro as the official Rhubarb Capital of Minnesota.
Mantorville doctor cited for prescribing too many painkillers
May 16, 2008 10:06 pm
CANNON FALLS -- A Mantorville doctor, who works in the Mayo Health System, has been disciplined by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice for inappropriately prescribing pain medications.
Video: 15 Minutes -- Minnows, leaches and worms
May 16, 2008 8:06 pm
Mike Smith is the owner of Hooked on Fishing Bait and Tackle shop on Highway 63 North in Rochester
Woman pleads guilty, fined on prostitution charge
May 16, 2008 4:07 pm
One of four women who were arrested last month in Austin as part of an investigation into prostitution pleaded guilty Thursday. Barbara Shadae Hooten, a 26-year-old f
Riverland women's teams forfeit games because of ineligible athlete
May 16, 2008 4:06 pm
Riverland Community College is being forced to forfeit all women's basketball and softball games played before March 31 during the 2007-2008 season. The teams played with an athlete who was ineligible
