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June 17, 2015 8:44 AM

Funding increase raises hopes of boosting American Indian grad rate

Only about half of Minnesota's Native American students graduate in four years.

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June 17, 2015 8:18 AM

Judge expected to rule on sex offender program

Many expect that ruling to deem the program unconstitutional and dramatically shift its future.

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June 17, 2015 4:00 AM

New law offers utility rate cuts for big business

A jobs and energy budget bill signed by Gov. Mark Dayton cuts rates for mining companies, paper mills and steel mills in northern Minnesota. But residential and small business rates will rise.

by Tom Scheck

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June 16, 2015 7:05 PM

Temporary archdiocese caretaker to say Mass for priests Wednesday

Priests are eager to hear from Archbishop Bernard Hebda, the temporary apostolic administrator for the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. He will hold a Mass in Rochester Wednesday.

by Elizabeth Baier

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June 16, 2015 8:55 AM

Al Kooper talks working on 'Like a Rolling Stone'

Kooper more or less sneaked into the recording session and added an organ part even though he was really a guitar player.

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June 16, 2015 4:00 AM

MN lawmakers pull the plug on pollution-fighting citizens' panel

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Citizens' Board, once one of the state's most powerful citizen bodies, will shut down next week, the victim of a special session legislative deal.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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June 15, 2015 6:31 PM

Nienstedt's resignation could boost church donations

Many parishes are struggling financially because parishioners are giving less out of anger with church leaders. Archbishop John Nienstedt's decision to step down could encourage Catholics to give.

by Martin Moylan

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June 15, 2015 5:39 PM

Profile: Archbishop Bernard Hebda, temporary caretaker of the Twin Cities archdiocese

Hebda will take on all responsibilities of leading the archdiocese following Nienstedt's resignation. He will fill the role until Pope Francis appoints a new, permanent archbishop.

by Tom Scheck and Jon Collins

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June 15, 2015 8:57 AM

'Like a Rolling Stone' started with rhythm of a waltz

Bob Dylan has said the lyrics were pared down from 10 pages of angry verses.

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June 15, 2015 4:00 AM

Ex-Target workers mix hope, networking after headquarters cuts

The 2,400 layoffs were a major bloodletting by a company not known for cutting. Some workers have rebounded. Others continue to tap social media seeking job leads, and sometimes solace.

by Martin Moylan

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