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December 05, 2018

Utility aims for zero carbon emission from electric power

A utility serving 3.6 million electricity customers in eight states said Tuesday it will try to eliminate all its carbon ...

December 04, 2018

Key congressman optimistic about passing farm bill soon

A key congressional voice on agriculture, U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson of Minnesota, said Tuesday that he's optimistic that ...

December 03, 2018

Belichick wins 250th with Pats in 24-10 victory over Vikes

The Patriots have thrived in the final month of the season since Bill Belichick and Tom Brady's arrival. They're hoping their ...

December 02, 2018

Minnesota church ends 70-year tradition of lutefisk dinner

A Minnesota church has ended its 70-year tradition of serving a dinner of lutefisk, a Nordic dish of dried cod soaked in lye, ...

December 02, 2018

Next Minnesota House speaker will dump master mute button

The outgoing Republican speaker of the Minnesota House had the power to silence debate with the push of a button.

December 01, 2018

Inspiration vs. pragmatism: Democrats face tough 2020 choice

Democrats beginning to think about the type of person they'd like to see take on President Donald Trump face an early ...

November 30, 2018

2 of NFL's top rivalries have turned sour

Two of the NFL's most intense rivalries have turned sour. When the Chiefs visit the Raiders in a series that dates back to ...

November 27, 2018

Zimmern apologizes for comments about Chinese restaurants

"Bizarre Foods " host Andrew Zimmern is apologizing for his comments about Chinese restaurants after he was criticized as ...

November 26, 2018

Cousins, Vikings pass by Packers 24-17

Once Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings took the lead on Green Bay, they played with a fierce refusal to let it go.

November 26, 2018

The Latest: Rivers has record-setting day for Bolts

The Latest on Week 12 in the NFL (all times EDT): 7:15 p.m. Philip Rivers was nearly perfect in the Chargers' 45-10 victory ...

November 24, 2018

Ruling in genital mutilation case shocks women's advocates

Women's rights advocates said they were shocked when a federal judge in Michigan ruled this week that a law protecting girls ...

November 22, 2018

Rape case prosecutor: China billionaire's wealth irrelevant

It's been nearly three months since Chinese billionaire Richard Liu was arrested in Minneapolis on allegations he raped a ...

November 20, 2018

Target's investments in the future hits margins

Target's ramped up investments online and in stores are bringing in shoppers, but they're bruising the bottom line right now.

November 19, 2018

Bears beat Vikings 25-20, tighten grip on NFC North

No doubt about it now, the Bears really are serious about winning the NFC North. Khalil Mack had a sack and fumble recovery, ...

November 17, 2018

Police: Duo dumped deer carcasses on Minnesota Somalis' cars

Somali and Muslim leaders expressed deep concern Saturday after a white man and his teenage son dumped bloody deer carcasses ...

November 17, 2018

Wolves beat Blazers for 3rd straight win since Butler trade

Kevin Garnett showed up courtside, and that wasn't the only surprise in Minnesota on Friday night. In their first week ...

November 16, 2018

After midterms success, Democrats develop 2020 strategies

Speaking before a gathering of black leaders on Capitol Hill this week, Sen. Kamala Harris offered guidance on when Democrats ...

November 15, 2018

Farm animals may soon get new features through gene editing

Cows that can withstand hotter temperatures. Cows born without pesky horns. Pigs that never reach puberty. A company wants ...

November 14, 2018

Food safety officials stress safe handling of raw turkey

Food safety officials are stressing the importance of proper handling and cooking practices amid a nationwide outbreak of ...