Pawlenty to speak at state VFW conventionJune 19, 2009 8:12 AMGov. Tim Pawlenty is the featured speaker today at the state VFW convention, allowing him to face an audience he spared from budget cuts.
Play3min 43secFirst rail cars arrive for Northstar commuter lineJune 17, 2009 3:00 PMBy Ambar EspinozaThe first two coach cars for the Northstar Commuter Rail line have arrived in central Minnesota, putting the project one step closer to its launch in November.
$37 million in stimulus funds awarded to Minnesota citiesJune 17, 2009 2:03 PMBy Madeleine BaranThe Minnesota Public Facilities Authority has awarded $37.2 million for projects to strengthen municipal infrastructures for drinking water and wastewater treatment through Minnesota.
Duluth imposes new curfew on teens under 18June 16, 2009 1:08 PMBy Elizabeth BaierA new curfew for Duluth teens aims to cut crime and vandalism.
Play5min 17secKoochiching County says wetland laws hinder economic developmentJune 15, 2009 3:00 PMBy Tom RobertsonNearly 80 percent of the land in Koochiching County is considered wetlands. Officials there say state and federal laws protecting the resource create big obstacles for economic development.
Willmar says upcoming population estimate too lowJune 15, 2009 10:51 AMWillmar city officials say a forthcoming estimate of the city's population falls short by at least 700 people.
Play3min 41secLow bids for construction projects both help and hurtJune 15, 2009 3:00 AMBy Mark SteilBids are coming in low for public works projects - good news for taxpayers, but tough business for contractors.
Play3min 32secLivestock auctioneers compete for world championshipJune 12, 2009 2:00 AMBy Dan GundersonSome of the fastest-talking auctioneers in the world compete for title of World Champion on June 13, in Fergus Falls.
Play5min 20secAfter 85 years, protecting refuge still a challengeJune 10, 2009 3:00 PMBy Sea StachuraThe Upper Mississippi National Wildlife and Fish Refuge turns 85 this month, and biologists are still hard at work to protect it.
Play3min 50secDetroit Lakes residents slow to embrace reverse 911June 9, 2009 3:00 PMBy Dan GundersonDetroit Lakes is among a growing number of cities using reverse 911 systems to communicate with the public during emergencies. But only about 10 percent of the city's residents have signed up.