GMAC calls Denny Hecker claims 'baseless,' 'irresponsible'June 19, 2009 3:41 PMBy Tim Nelson, Elizabeth Baier, and Madeleine BaranIn a statement released today, car finance company GMAC adamantly denies claims it acted improperly in its dealings with embattled auto dealer Denny Hecker.
St. Paul to consider domestic partner registryJune 19, 2009 1:09 PMBy Tim Nelson and Elizabeth BaierSame-sex couples living in St. Paul might soon be able to register as domestic partners.
Star Tribune files reorganization planJune 19, 2009 10:18 AMThe Star Tribune Co. says it filed a reorganization plan with U.S. Bankruptcy court, with the goal of emerging from Chapter 11 protection this autumn.
Minneapolis event to recognize World Refugee DayJune 19, 2009 7:55 AMBy Elizabeth BaierLocal refugees and their advocates will gather at a Minneapolis park on Saturday to recognize World Refugee Day.
More metro road closures this weekendJune 19, 2009 4:19 AMBy Elizabeth BaierDrivers in the Metro area will have another round of road closures to look out for this weekend.
Gawkers asked to avoid Lowry Bridge implosionJune 18, 2009 3:19 PMBy Madeleine BaranHennepin County officials are advising that people stay away from the Lowry Avenue bridge area during the implosion on Sunday.
Multilingual TV special aims to fight colon cancerJune 18, 2009 2:11 PMBy Elizabeth BaierA television special this month will help provide colon cancer information to people who speak limited English in the Twin Cities.
Timelapse: Lightning over Como Park in St. PaulJune 18, 2009 10:59 AMBy Tim PostMPR News reporter Tim Post captured an electrical storm over Como Park in St. Paul on Wednesday night between 10:48 p.m. and 10:51 p.m.
U of M researcher warns of hunting's impact on lionsJune 18, 2009 8:40 AMBy Stephanie HemphillA big cat expert at the University of Minnesota says trophy hunting is depleting the lion and cougar populations in Africa and the western U.S.
Minnesota Zoo goes smoke-free this weekendJune 17, 2009 1:03 PMThe Minnesota Zoo is banning outdoor smoking beginning Saturday.