Greater Minnesota

Charitable gambling continues its steady decline
Pull-tabs and other charitable gambling in Minnesota have declined statewid in the past decade. With revenues falling and hundreds of groups turning in their licenses, charitable gaming is at a critical juncture - and with it, the many organizations who rely on residents across the state to take a chance on a pull tab or two.
In Perham, the girls' gymnastics team fills the trophy case
In the small town of Perham, it's the girls' gymnastics team that's filling the trophy case. The Perham gymnasts are starting a season they hope will end with an eighth consecutive state championship.
Iron Range project off fed's priority list
The U.S. Department of Energy's priority project list no longer includes the $1.4 billion coal gasification plant in the Iron Range. The project has already received more than $40 million in government grants and loans to get off the ground.
Minn. couple builds backyard brick bread oven
Mike and Terri Karsten really like good bread. In fact, they like bread so well they built a wood-fired brick oven in their backyard just to bake really good bread. And really good pizza. And the occasional Thanksgiving turkey.