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A new commission set up to study Minnesota's privacy and data practices laws could look at rules for drones, license plate readers on police cruisers and abuse of government data, commission members said Tuesday.
Attorneys for former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura and the estate of late "American Sniper" author Chris Kyle are disputing whether Kyle actually punched out Ventura in a barroom scrap. The episode formed a passage in Kyle's autobiography, prompting Ventura to sue for defamation.
Operators of a Minnesota horse racing track shorted race purses by nearly $437,000 over four years during which regulators failed to adequately scrutinize the payouts, a state audit released Tuesday concludes.
The Minneapolis Police Department is asking for the public's help to find a man who hasn't been seen in about a week. Authorities said Joe Zurnieden, 42, was last seen on July 1 at his residence at about 6 a.m.
Minnesota is joining a pilot program that provides free hotel stays to veterans who are searching for a job or new housing. The program lets veterans stay up to three nights free at Hilton hotels in the state.
A 36-year-old Princeton woman was killed when the ATV she was driving crashed and rolled on top of her Monday afternoon, according to the Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office. At 3:15 p.m., deputies responded to the ATV crash on Lens Road, which is southeast of Emily, Minn. Authorities say the woman drove the ATV through a large puddle of water when the ATV rolled on top of her.
Major League Baseball announced Tuesday that Tony-Award winning singer Idina Menzel will sing the U.S. national anthem at next week's All-Star Game at Target Field. It's one of many musical performances that will be a part of the All-Star Game experience in Minneapolis.
At a recent barbecue, we threw slices of summer squash in a plastic bag with some herbs to quickly marinate before grilling. It's easy to transport and easy to dispose of when finished. You don't need a recipe for this but I've included instructions below.
A 33-year-old Minnesota man was injured when an aerial firework went off in his hand Monday evening. According to the Sherburne County Sheriff's Office, the incident happened on 289th Avenue Northwest in Zimmerman at about 7 p.m.
Authorities in central Minnesota are looking for a pair of suspects after an elementary school was burglarized early Saturday morning. Police said the incident happened at Avon Elementary School in the City of Avon, just northwest of St. Cloud.
One lucky black bear has a Wisconsin logger to thank for helping him out of an odd situation. Garrett Smith found a bear struggling in a corn field near Rice Lake, Wis. on Sunday and used a claw to pop a can free from the bear's head.
For 100 years, the Witch's Hat Water Tower has provided one of the best views in the Twin Cities. To celebrate its milestone birthday, the Minneapolis tower will open for free tours this weekend for the first time on a weekend since 1928.
It's an odd combination of hobbies: making popcorn and restoring classic cars. But the two loves shared by one couple are now on display every Saturday at the Anoka Classic Car Show. The journey getting there is what makes Brian and Jane Nelson "Minnesotans to Meet."
Here are some tips to help you prepare for your upcoming romantic getaway, including what to pack and how to pack it efficiently.
The proposed additions are the former Executive Cleaners site in Worthington in Nobles County of southwestern Minnesota, and the Spring Park Municipal Wells site in Spring Park near Lake Minnetonka in Hennepin County.
