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Discussions over how to spend $40 billion-plus of Minnesota taxpayer money have reached a sensitive phase where negotiators are keeping mum about the headway they're making. With less than a week to get an on-time budget passed, leading House Republicans and Senate Democrats were expected back at Gov. Mark Dayton's official residence Wednesday for a fresh round of talks.
On average, babies get 18 needle pricks in their first year of life, and childhood is when the fear of needles is often formed. A local doctor is trying to make the process painless, and what people of all ages can do make their next needle a little nicer.
You've got mail! Remember that slogan? It's probably what many people think of when they hear about AOL. But, on Tuesday, the communications company was back in the news after Verizon announced it will buy AOL for $4.4 billion.
If you are looking to buy or sell a home in the Twin Cities, this may be your best opportunity in nearly a decade. Experts say Twin Cities home buyers signed more than 6,300 purchase agreements in April. That's the most since the summer of 2005.
As soon as we start to have warm weather and sunshine, the talk turns to farmers markets and we start to get antsy about cooking fresh and local again. Typically at this time, the abundance of produce hasn't quite hit us yet - it is Minnesota after all! However, thanks to an early spring the first markets will likely offer more than in years prior.
A former tennis coach in prison for sex with a teenager is now accused of asking fellow inmates for help contacting his victim.
A state official overseeing Capitol renovations says failing to wrap up the legislative session by Monday would be "catastrophic" for the project. Top lawmakers have shown few signs of progress toward crafting a new budget.
Authorities say a Wright County sheriff's deputy suffered non-life threatening injuries after her cruiser was involved in a crash with a school bus Tuesday afternoon near the St. Michael-Albertville border.
Wednesday morning, a big group of Minnesotans will board a flight from Minneapolis and head to Havana, Cuba. The Minnesota Orchestra will be the first U.S. orchestra to perform in Cuba since President Obama announced plans to restore relations with the country in December.
Sheriff's deputies say a tip helped them find the men responsible for killing a 90-year-old farmer in his home.
The city of St. Louis Park is considering adopting a complete ban on single-use plastic bags. A majority of the city's council members have expressed support for a ban, according to the Star Tribune.
The NFL Players Association has submitted its written argument to the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, criticizing the suspension of Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson that has since expired.
There are many ways to move around and get some vigorous exercise, whether by pedaling wheels or pounding your feet on the pavement. But Scott Olson's latest version of his "total workout machine" vows to burn more calories than all of them.
Five Minnesota terror suspects will remain in jail, at least for now, as they wait for their trial. But a judge left the possibility open that he would consider putting them in halfway houses or some other less restrictive setting.
At least one seat in the Minnesota Senate will change hands next year. State Sen. Julianne Ortman announced Tuesday she won't seek a fifth term. The Chanhassen Republican says she's bowing out early to give other candidates a stronger shot.
