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December 11, 2014 8:30 AM

Art Hounds: Monster drawing and a new children's museum

This week the Art Hounds take us to a Mankato children's museum in the process of being built, a musical respite from holiday stress, and a monster drawing rally.

by Marianne Combs

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December 11, 2014 8:14 AM

How Minnesota will decide medical marijuana dosages

The state is setting up a system to manage the medical marijuana program, which will track patient outcomes to help guide prescriptions in the future.

by Jon Collins

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December 11, 2014 5:10 AM

Despite warnings, state kept cash flowing to controversial nonprofit

Commerce Department staffers say they told Commissioner Mike Rothman for years that his DFL political ally Bill Davis was mismanaging public money meant to aid poor people.

by Tom Scheck

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December 10, 2014 7:31 PM

St. Paul council's library proposal may prompt Coleman's veto

The St. Paul City Council plan would extend weeknight hours at seven city libraries and add Sunday hours at the Merriam Park library.

by Curtis Gilbert

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December 10, 2014 8:59 AM

TV western inspires the No. 1 hit 'Ringo'

"Ringo" was a single from Lorne Greene's album "Welcome to the Ponderosa." It tells the story of a lawman who saves the life of an outlaw. Years later, the outlaw returns the favor.

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December 10, 2014 8:44 AM

Making the case for early childhood education

Children who attend preschool are healthier, do better in later grades, and are more likely to graduate from high school, says Art Rolnick of the Humphrey School of Public Affairs.

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December 10, 2014 7:39 AM

Ridiculous or refreshing? Colorful sound barrier goes up on I-94

Some motorists think the multicolored noise barrier on Interstate 94 between Minneapolis and St. Paul looks like a throwback to the 1970s.

by Cathy Wurzer and Laura Yuen

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December 10, 2014 4:00 AM

It's 'catch up' time for rural Minnesota, Republicans say

After reclaiming the House in the November elections, the GOP appears eager to focus on Greater Minnesota through the creation of several new committees.

by Tim Pugmire

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December 9, 2014 6:46 PM

State signals it will crack down on uninsured drivers

According to insurance industry and other estimates, 10 to 20 percent of Minnesotans drive uninsured vehicles. Those uninsured motorists drive up premium costs for insured drivers.

by Martin Moylan

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December 9, 2014 8:24 AM

One of the roots of rock and roll

A new compilation features gospel music and sermons from the 1920s and '30s.

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