Motorists urged to stay off roads as storm continuesFebruary 8, 2010 10:11 AMBy Mark Steil and Madeleine BaranState transportation officials are urging motorists in southern Minnesota to stay off the roads tonight, as the winter storm continues.
Play4min 30secMystery surrounds roots of the Macbeth curseFebruary 5, 2010 5:00 AMBy Euan KerrThe Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis opens a brand new production of Macbeth this weekend - and that makes some people a little nervous. In some circles Shakespeare's bloody tragedy is believed to be cursed.
Minn. DNR sees common violations by ice anglersFebruary 4, 2010 6:12 AMMinnesota's conservation officers have been patrolling the state's frozen lakes for more than a month now, and they're seeing some patterns of violations by ice anglers.
Pawlenty to hold 2010 deer opener in Little FallsFebruary 3, 2010 5:52 PMThe eighth annual Minnesota Governor's Deer Hunting Opener will be held in the Little Falls area Nov. 5-6.
Play5min 02secIce sculpting made easy (and colorful!)February 3, 2010 3:53 PMBy Euan KerrIn these austere times, some people, looking for cheap art materials, are turning to ice. This weekend Studio Bricolage is holding a family ice sculpting party in Griggs Park in St Paul. There are no dangerous tools involved - but deep belief in the value of fun.
Minneapolis chef wins Pork Board competitionFebruary 3, 2010 6:08 AMA south Minneapolis chef has won the Minnesota Pork Board's annual Taste of Elegance competition.
Punxsutawney Phil predicts 6 more weeks of winterFebruary 2, 2010 7:13 AMThe groundhog has spoken. And it's bad news.
Play4min 38secUltra athletes compete in International Falls Ultra MarathonFebruary 1, 2010 6:19 PMBy Tom CrannThe temperature was about 13 below in International Falls when over 100 athletes started the Arrowhead 135 Ultra marathon. More than 100 competitors will spend the next couple of days skiing, biking or trekking on foot in Northeastern Minneaota for a distance of 135 miles. Stephen Regenold writes the Gear Junkie column online and in newspapers across the country. He has competed in the Arrowhead 135 as well as other extreme sports, and he spoke with MPR's Tom Crann about the event.
Play4min 07secMinnesota publisher welcomes iPad and iBookstoreJanuary 29, 2010 10:13 AMApple's new iPad device certainly has technology geeks talking, but book fanatics are interested too. Apple CEO Steve Jobs introdued the tablet device earlier this week, where he also touted the company's new iBookstore.
What's nice about life in the woods? City people might be surprisedJanuary 29, 2010 5:00 AMBy Marilyn HeltzerService people know your name and come when they're called. For starters.