Twin Cities

Fiscal cliff divides Minnesota lawmakers
None of Minnesota's delegation sits at the negotiating table over the "fiscal cliff." But they will have to vote on whatever agreement is made, if a deal happens.
Drought threatens to close Mississippi to barges
After months of drought, companies that ship grain and other goods down the Mississippi River are being haunted by a potential nightmare: If water levels fall too low, the nation's main inland waterway could become impassable to barges just as the harvest heads to market.
Minneapolis police chief nominee praised at hearing
Acting-Police Chief Janee Harteau appears to be on a smooth path toward confirmation for the job. A City Council committee Wednesday afternoon unanimously approved her nomination to become Minneapolis' next top cop.
Task force recommends revamping state education funding
A state task force is suggesting changes to how the state pays for education as an attempt to create stable and fair funding for Minnesota schools. The effort, however, will face challenges as lawmakers wrestle with the state's budget deficit.
Advocates say progress made in fight against homelessness in Hennepin County
Advocates for the homeless say they have made progress to end homelessness in Hennepin County. There are 40 percent fewer people sleeping on the streets since 2010 and many more apartments for low-income people. But there's still work to be done, they told a Minneapolis City Council meeting Tuesday.
Mpls. will use traffic signs to warn of snow emergencies
Minneapolis city officials are adding one more way to notify residents of snow emergencies. This winter, electronic traffic signs in downtown Minneapolis will now tell people if a snow emergency is in effect.