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ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – The DFL state representative who pushed expanded background checks for Minnesota gun buyers says he’s disappointed with his fellow Democrat, House Speaker Paul Thissen, for shelving the bill this year. …
03 May 13
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – David Kahn is out as president of basketball operations for the Minnesota Timberwolves and Flip Saunders is coming in. The Timberwolves announced on Thursday that owner Glen Taylor has decided not to …
03 May 13
WINONA, Minn. (AP) – Some residents are appealing the Winona County Board’s decision not to require a detailed environmental review of a proposed frack sand mine. In their appeal, the 12 residents contend the board …
03 May 13
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The music director of the Minnesota Orchestra is threatening to quit until a musician lockout is resolved soon. Osmo Vanska says he will resign as music director if the orchestra loses a …
03 May 13
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Hundreds of supporters of changes to federal and state immigration laws marched to Minnesota’s Capitol on Wednesday as fellow activists held similar rallies around the country. The May Day rally …
02 May 13
BURNSVILLE, Minn. (AP) – Burnsville High School was put on lockdown after a fight that resulted in suspensions for six students. The school district says no students were hurt and no weapons were involved in …
02 May 13
SPRING PARK, Minn. (AP) – It took until May 1, but the Hennepin County sheriff’s office has finally declared the 2013 “Ice Out” for Lake Minnetonka. The sheriff’s office officially determined the Ice Out at …
02 May 13
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – House Speaker Paul Thissen says the Minnesota House will not vote on any gun control bills this year. Thissen says Wednesday he decided to yank any gun bills from consideration …
02 May 13
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