Greater Minnesota

June 19, 2009 8:39 AM

Smaller turnout expected for Grandma's Marathon

Minnesota's marquee spring athletic event will run again from Two Harbors to Duluth this weekend, although there are about 1,000 fewer runners than usual.

by Tim Nelson and Elizabeth Baier

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June 19, 2009 8:12 AM

Pawlenty to speak at state VFW convention

Gov. Tim Pawlenty is the featured speaker today at the state VFW convention, allowing him to face an audience he spared from budget cuts.

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June 17, 2009 3:00 PM

First rail cars arrive for Northstar commuter line

The first two coach cars for the Northstar Commuter Rail line have arrived in central Minnesota, putting the project one step closer to its launch in November.

by Ambar Espinoza

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June 17, 2009 2:03 PM

$37 million in stimulus funds awarded to Minnesota cities

The Minnesota Public Facilities Authority has awarded $37.2 million for projects to strengthen municipal infrastructures for drinking water and wastewater treatment through Minnesota.

by Madeleine Baran

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June 16, 2009 1:08 PM

Duluth imposes new curfew on teens under 18

A new curfew for Duluth teens aims to cut crime and vandalism.

by Elizabeth Baier

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June 15, 2009 3:00 PM

Koochiching County says wetland laws hinder economic development

Nearly 80 percent of the land in Koochiching County is considered wetlands. Officials there say state and federal laws protecting the resource create big obstacles for economic development.

by Tom Robertson

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June 15, 2009 10:51 AM

Willmar says upcoming population estimate too low

Willmar city officials say a forthcoming estimate of the city's population falls short by at least 700 people.

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June 15, 2009 3:00 AM

Low bids for construction projects both help and hurt

Bids are coming in low for public works projects - good news for taxpayers, but tough business for contractors.

by Mark Steil

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June 12, 2009 2:00 AM

Livestock auctioneers compete for world championship

Some of the fastest-talking auctioneers in the world compete for title of World Champion on June 13, in Fergus Falls.

by Dan Gunderson

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June 10, 2009 3:00 PM

After 85 years, protecting refuge still a challenge

The Upper Mississippi National Wildlife and Fish Refuge turns 85 this month, and biologists are still hard at work to protect it.

by Sea Stachura

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