Statewide Blog

Loving ’em to death
"Pelicans at this stage of nesting will not tolerate trespassing by photographers or curious members of the public because it can result in the death of young." -- DNR Non-Game Wildlife Program Supervisor Carrol Henderson
Duluth casino contract invalid; Redistricting bills; 50 years of spending
Interior Department calls Duluth's casino contract invalid; Workers authorize strike at 8 Twin Cities hospitals; $628K sought for redistricting costs; Mankato woman, 21, drowns in Blue Earth River; Hegseth seeks Medicare, Social Security overhauls; Ron Paul campaign lays out delegate strategy
Dolphins will leave Minn. Zoo after getting state money to fix up exhibit; Moorhead Schools approve new social media policy for teachers; Poll: Minnesotans supportive of stadium and Dayton, but don't want it built with public funds; Op-Ed: State GOP is returning to sound principles thanks to Ron Paul
MnSCU board to announce new WSU president
The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees and Chancellor Steven Rosenstone on Wednesday will announce the new president-elect and interim president of Winona State University.
The beginning of the end of coal?
Strict environmental standards and cheap natural gas are forcing utilities and regulators to take a hard look at the economic viability of coal-fired power plants.