Greater Minnesota

Snow during the past 24 to 36 hours accumulated in the Twin Cities, with amounts of 4 inches extending from Sioux Falls, S.D., to La Crosse, Wis., and on east to the Wisconsin Dells.
Congressional gridlock threatens benefits for 12,000 jobless in Minn.
It looks all but certain that some 12,000 jobless Minnesotans will lose their extended unemployment insurance after this week. They're all slated to come to a halt tomorrow, barring a last-minute agreement from a deeply divided Congress.
Public input is sought on proposed angling changes around the state that would improve opportunities for trout and sturgeon fishing, as well protect flathead catfish during the winter.
Fasching is new football coach at St. John's
St. John's has hired assistant Gary Fasching to replace John Gagliardi, the all-time college football leader in coaching victories.
Pioneer cemeteries fall under plow's threat
A Minnesota farmer is being investigated in connection with the destruction of a small pioneer cemetery that stood for more than 100 years in his field. The state archaeologist says the case highlights a growing concern.
Growth slows in demand for food help
Food stamps, food shelves and subsidized school lunches all grew to new highs in Minnesota in 2012, but the pace slowed from previous years.
Now that we're officially into the winter, we wondered how Minnesota's birds are faring — the ones that stick around.