Greater Minnesota

Lily gives Ely bear center a boost
Thanks to Lily the hibernating bear, her newborn cub and live video of Lily giving birth, the North American Bear Center in Ely has seen more interest so far this year than in the past. A lot more.
Terry Rishling, 38, of Fargo, died about 6 p.m. Wednesday. A Guard spokesman said Rishling had not been feeling well and had gone to a hospital at Camp Bondsteel, where he died.
The Minnesota Discovery Center in Chisholm could be on its way to reopening. An independent audit has found no evidence of fraud or financial mismanagement at the center, formerly known as Ironworld.
From Red Wing to Vancouver
For more than three decades, Riedell Shoes has made skate boots for national, world and Olympic athletes. This year, the Red Wing-based company made custom skates for five figure skaters competing in the Vancouver games.