Statewide Blog

Gov., legislators share goal to get Minnesotans back to work; DFL leaders: Our Minnesota agenda; Our view: Minnesota Legislature back at it; St. Croix bridge bill clears Senate; Franken responds on internet piracy bills; Sleep-malady drugs now in short supply in Twin Cities
OSHA seeks fines from Wilmar-based Jennie-O; Essar Steel Minnesota air permit open for comments; Jack Jablonski leaves hospital for rehab facility; Rybak embraces DNC's anti-Romney messaging; Will MPR's "Daily" show make news more interesting and fun?
Sen. Koch considers running again; Gingrich surge may put Minnesota in play in GOP battle; Winter bug may offer climate clues; Ely bear Jewel birth to at least 2 cubs; Bachmann calls for repeal of Roe. vs. Wade at Minn. anti-abortion rally; Moorhead member of 'Miracle on Ice' team fights to get hockey jerseys returned
Three Rivers bridging homeowner gap through Somalis; Groups in Duluth protest Supreme Court ruling favoring corporations; Stadium prospects growing bleaker; Sommerfest moves to U as Orchestra Hall gets a redo; Eichten a thief, of the dial
Wrong surgery cases hit a high; 8th District will be political battleground this election; With future of fighting in USHL in doubt, sides split on how integral it is to hockey; Report crunches numbers on proposed stadium sites; DECC pitches Canal Park casino
A Minnesota Iraqi connection
Former refugees returned to Iraq to work with the military because they "had such high hopes" for freedom and democracy.