Statewide Blog

Work continues on neutrino lab near International Falls
Scientists are gearing up for construction this spring of a 15,000-ton neutrino particle detector that will be housed in a facility on the Ash River Trail, about 40 miles southeast of International Falls.
High levels of mercury found in North Shore babies, MN-03 DFL forum, Brodkorb’s odds
High levels of mercury found in North Shore babies; MN-03 DFL candidate forum; Union fight brews with right-to-work push in Minn. No contract yet; city workers strike imminent; Legal experts: If Michael Brodkorb sues over Senate firing, chances of prevailing could be slim
Voter ID, electronic pull tabs, Duluth Pack goes to Washington
Minnesota bill to end teacher seniority sparks debate; Mayo researchers find possible link between anesthesia and ADHD; Romney stumps in Minnesota; Constitutional Amendment requiring Voter ID has a long road to the ballot
Rochester tries again to oust crows
Rochester continues to wage a battle against thousands of crows that have swarmed the downtown area. The latest plan involves trapping and relocating the birds near Worthington, Minn.
Swany Flour mill fire cause unknown; Magnetation criticized for scouting sites beyond Range; Ely city workers poised to strike; Mitt Romney heads to Minnesota amid talk of Michele Bachmann endorsement; Romney wins Florida, candidates eye Minnesota
Minnesota wrestles with U.S.-Dakota War 150 years later
No deal struck in Crystal Sugar labor talks, company says 'window is closing'; Coalition raises $830K for gay marriage ban; $40K In Cattle Stolen From Minnesota Farm; After years on run, Maplewood man sentenced for $860,000 in fraud; Bachmann presidential campaign ended 2011 in debt
Anti-racism campaign brings backlash to Duluth Mayor; Inside Congress, no one beats the beet lobby; DNR sweep of lake nets scores of violators; Romney campaign swings though Eagan; Candidates vie for 8th District DFL endorsement; Increase in snowy owl sightings