Greater Minnesota

Raw milk advocates worry about crackdown after E. coli outbreak
Consumers of raw dairy products are worried about a crackdown, after four people got sick from drinking unpasteurized milk tainted with E. coli. Minnesota law allows farmers to sell their raw milk occasionally and directly at the farms where it's produced. But many people buy raw dairy products at underground drop sites.
Vandals caused a major disruption at Albany High School when they pulled an apparent end-of-the-school-year prank -- deflating the tires on the school's buses.
Federal agency will investigate alleged harassment against Somali students
The U.S. Department of Education has launched an investigation into allegations of harassment of Somali students in St. Cloud and Owatonna, agency officials confirmed on Tuesday.
Polaris: Moving to Mexico to get closer to customers
Polaris Industries officials fleshed out the reasons behind its plan to shut down its parts plant in Osceola, Wis. The Medina-based company plans to shift much of the work -- and many of the jobs in Osceola -- to Mexico, primarily to save money.
Polaris to shutter plant in western Wis., cut 500 jobs
Polaris Industries announced Thursday it will shut down its plant in the western Wisconsin city of Osceola, putting more than 500 out of work. Polaris is headquartered in Medina, Minn. and saw its sales take a tumble last year.