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December 30, 2015 5:50 PM

New guidelines reduce sentences for certain drug crimes in Minnesota

The state's Sentencing Guidelines Commission passed amendments Wednesday aimed at cutting down sentences for non-violent drug users.

by Peter Cox

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December 30, 2015 8:54 AM

Staple Singers topped charts 40 years ago

"Let's Do It Again" was the second and last song by the Staple Singers to top the pop chart.

by Cathy Wurzer

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December 30, 2015 7:55 AM

Mpls. council's Cano won't back down on tweets

Cano was criticized for posting correspondence and contact information on social media of people who disagreed with her. She says she was trying to have a conversation about racial justice.

by Matt Sepic and Jon Collins

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December 30, 2015 4:00 AM

Rising numbers of foreign students hitting the books in Minnesota

Educators say the benefits international students bring to their campuses go beyond tuition payments.

by Peter Cox

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December 29, 2015 8:10 AM

The first country record made in Nashville

Sheb Wooley's "Oklahoma Honky Tonk Girl" did not draw much attention at the time.

by Cathy Wurzer

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December 28, 2015 8:58 AM

Radiohead releases rejected 'Spectre' theme

Instead, producers chose a song recorded by Sam Smith.

by Cathy Wurzer

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December 28, 2015 4:00 AM

MN rail inspector's quest: Find the flaws, stop a future accident

Loose spikes or broken rails can trigger a deadly train accident. Rich McCumber's job is to catch those problems first. A day on the tracks outside the Twin Cities shows that's no easy task.

by Dan Gunderson

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December 24, 2015 8:56 AM

King's College Choir a Christmas tradition on BBC

Music from the King's College Choir has been a Christmas tradition on the BBC since 1928.

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December 24, 2015 8:44 AM

Dayton says BLM protest risked danger to others

Gov. Mark Dayton made his case for a special session to address an issue known as Real ID. He also said a protest Wednesday at the Mall of America and Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport risked danger to others.

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December 24, 2015 4:00 AM

Thanks to LEDs, holiday displays get more efficient

The environmentally-friendly bulbs are playing an increasingly prominent role in holiday light displays.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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