Americans freed by Iran begin journey home; deal took timeJanuary 17, 2016 11:45 AMBy The Associated PressOfficials said a charter plane left Tehran for Switzerland with the Americans as part of a prisoner swap.
Play3min 45secAlong with assault and arson, FBI starts to track animal abuseJanuary 16, 2016 12:50 PMThe new effort could help save animals -- and, perhaps, people: Research shows that animal abuse is often a precursor to acts of violence against people.
Iran says it's releasing four Iranian-American detainees in prison swapJanuary 16, 2016 12:00 AMA semi-official state news outlet reports journalist Jason Rezaian is among the freed prisoners. Iran says the dual-national prisoners are being exchanged with seven Iranians imprisoned in the U.S.
Vikings argue Wells Fargo 'photo bomb' case in courtJanuary 15, 2016 6:20 PMBy Peter CoxThe team argued in federal court Friday that Wells Fargo is attempting to photo bomb the stadium.
Dayton renews calls for tougher penalties for worst poachersJanuary 15, 2016 4:38 PMBy Steve Karnowski, Associated PressThe governor renewed his call for tougher penalties for the worst poachers Friday, saying they commit shameful and serious acts that should be treated as such under Minnesota law.
St. Paul seeks public input to pick next police chiefJanuary 15, 2016 11:28 AMBy Tim NelsonSt. Paul will choose a new police chief in coming months and the city is laying out a months-long vetting process to find Chief Tom Smith's replacement.
BLM members gather to remember Marcus Golden on anniversary of shootingJanuary 15, 2016 6:41 AMBy Matt SepicGolden was shot and killed in a confrontation with police. Black Lives Matter St. Paul organizer Rashad Turner said there still needs to be a federal investigation.
Synthetic drug charges upheld for Duluth head shop ownerJanuary 14, 2016 7:16 PMBy Dan KrakerA three-judge panel ruled that the federal law used to convict Last Place on Earth owner Jim Carlson is constitutional.
Former U student says he brought explosive devices to student unionJanuary 14, 2016 6:18 PMBy Peter CoxJason Johnson, 35, pleaded guilty in Hennepin County Court to one count of terroristic threats.
Homicide trial postponed due to defendant's contractionsJanuary 14, 2016 12:58 PMBy The Associated PressNatalie Jonelle Pollard went to the hospital Wednesday afternoon just as proceedings in her trial were getting underway for the day in Ramsey County District Court.