Small Press Sees Sales Bump After 'The Revenant'
A small university press that holds the publishing rights to a historical novel on mountain man Hugh Glass is seeing a spike in sales thanks to the success of the film "The Revenant."
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A small university press that holds the publishing rights to a historical novel on mountain man Hugh Glass is seeing a spike in sales thanks to the success of the film "The Revenant."
This year's winter wheat crop in the Dakotas is smaller than the previous year's. The Agriculture Department estimates South Dakota's crop at 1.1 million acres, down from 1.4 million acres.
So much for our warm spell -- the cold is about to return. Avoid cabin fever and frostbite at the same time by taking in the annual Omnifest at St. Paul's Science Museum of Minnesota. The festival runs through March 3. Plan ahead and pre-order tickets, especially for weekends because this is a popular event.
A Minnesota couple pulled over for speeding on their way to a South Dakota hospital is celebrating the birth of their New Year's Day baby.
Temperatures aren't expected to reach above 25 degrees on Friday, but cyclists in Sioux Falls still plan to take to the streets. Chad Pickard of the Spoke-N-Sport bicycle shop says the 29th annual New Year's Day Ride will help build awareness for the Center of Hope and help fund its Bike to Work Ministry program.
The flu season is off to a slow start in the Dakotas, but officials say that doesn't mean people shouldn't take precautions against the illness.
Officials have reopened part of Interstate 90 in southern South Dakota, but travel remains difficult in much of the Dakotas due to a snow storm that also has caused power outages and school closures.
Tre Burnette had 14 points and the go-ahead layup with 35 seconds left in the second overtime, lifting South Dakota to an 85-81 victory over Minnesota on Saturday afternoon.
A man convicted in the death of the 2-year-old son of Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson has been sentenced to life in prison in South Dakota. The child, Tyrese Robert Ruffin, died in October 2013. An autopsy concluded he sustained four blows to the head that doctors said couldn't have been accidental.
A Sioux Falls man accused of raping a 14-year-old girl in a cargo van is expected to appear in court this week. The 41-year-old Frederick McAbee, of Sioux Falls, faces several charges including attempted first-degree murder and rape.
A South Dakota American Indian tribe that sought to open the nation's first marijuana resort says it burned its crop after federal officials signaled a potential raid.
A former Secretary of State employee accused of stealing an original, handmade South Dakota flag has been put on leave by the Washington, D.C.-area Republican research company where he works.
Before making a decision on a new Iron Range mine, Gov. Mark Dayton is seeing the best and worst of other operations. PolyMet wants to open the state's first copper-nickel mine near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area.
A federal scientist says he was punished for publicizing research showing a link between pesticides and the decline in bees and other pollinators.
Gov. Mark Dayton kicked off visits to mining operations in other states Tuesday as he prepares to make a major mining decision in Minnesota. The state is considering whether to allow a mining company to open Minnesota's first copper-nickel operation. And it is a decision that is sparking controversy.
Authorities have identified a Minnesota man who died in a weekend crash on U.S. Highway 12 in northeastern South Dakota.
Sometime next year, Gov. Mark Dayton expects to face a major decision about whether a new copper and nickel mining project gets the ultimate go-ahead. The PolyMet Mining Corp. venture in northeastern Minnesota has been years in the planning and already has caused a rift within Dayton's Democratic Party.
A group that opposes a proposed oil pipeline across Iowa is asking a federal agency's regional office to be more stringent in issuing permits to a private company seeking access to waterways in the path of the project, and members say the request highlights their concern over varied oversight in the approval process.
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton has planned trips to mines in South Dakota and Michigan as his administration prepares for a major decision on whether to advance copper and nickel mining on the Iron Range. Dayton spokesman Matt Swenson told The Associated Press on Wednesday that the governor will tour the Gilt Edge mine in western South Dakota on Oct. 27 and Eagle Mine in northern Michigan on Oct. 30. Dayton's administration is evaluating environmental issues surrounding the proposed PolyMet mine in northeastern Minnesota.
The federal government is sending temporary housing to South Dakota's Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, where residents are still recovering from severe storms last spring.
A Sioux Falls woman is accused of assaulting her boyfriend with a selfie stick.
A 100-pound pumpkin that was brazenly stolen from the yard of a South Dakota residence has been found and returned, after someone apparently tried but failed to turn it into a giant jack-o'-lantern.
The South Dakota State 4-H Youth Council has collected 1,250 pounds of pop can tabs to help the Ronald McDonald House provide families with a place to stay while their child is in the hospital.
A teenage student has been charged with attempted murder in the shooting of a South Dakota high school principal who was lightly wounded in the arm, authorities said Thursday.
The principal of a South Dakota high school has been wounded in a shooting at the school. School officials say a suspected shooter is in custody and students are reported safe.
The project will elevate the highway, converting existing intersections at 99th Avenue, 109th Avenue and 117th Avenue into interchanges.
All three victims are expected to survive, police said.
At Francis Burger Joint in northeast Minneapolis, people gathered to watch a livestream of a No Kings event in New York City, while also honoring former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman.
The Minneapolis Police Department said Jayceon Rogers was visiting family on Sunday and was last seen on the 2500 block of Sixth Street North around 5 p.m. Sunday.
Relatively quiet summer weather will continue in the Twin Cities Monday.
The project will elevate the highway, converting existing intersections at 99th Avenue, 109th Avenue and 117th Avenue into interchanges.
All three victims are expected to survive, police said.
At Francis Burger Joint in northeast Minneapolis, people gathered to watch a livestream of a No Kings event in New York City, while also honoring former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman.
The Minneapolis Police Department said Jayceon Rogers was visiting family on Sunday and was last seen on the 2500 block of Sixth Street North around 5 p.m. Sunday.
Roughly a half hour southwest of downtown Minneapolis, businesses in Shakopee, Minnesota, say they're booming due to area growth.
Authorities in central Minnesota say alcohol and speed may have contributed to a crash that seriously injured two people Saturday night.
The driver of an SUV was killed in a head-on collision with a semi truck in central Minnesota Friday afternoon, authorities said.
A motorcyclist died when he lost control around a curve and crashed in northern Minnesota Friday evening, authorities said.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation says an exploding population of mayflies could cause serious trouble for drivers in southeast Minnesota.
Saturday and Sunday will be breezy and cool in the Twin Cities as crisp Canadian air settles in.
A man serving a life sentence in a Wisconsin prison for killing six hunters during a confrontation over trespassing in 2004 has died, officials said.
Two women were involved in a deadly head-on crash Tuesday night in Chisago City, Minnesota.
Attorneys for Salah Sarsour, president of Wisconsin's largest mosque, told a federal judge he has lost 30 pounds and is not receiving consistent medical care for Type 2 diabetes while held in an Indiana jail.
President Trump was in western Wisconsin Friday afternoon to host a roundtable on farming at Custer Farms in Chippewa Falls.
A federal judge heard arguments Wednesday on whether to throw out former Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan's felony obstruction conviction, postponing her sentencing indefinitely while he considers the matter.
On the Lake Harriet shoreline in Minneapolis Saturday evening, dozens of children picked up a fishing rod for the first time.
Hours after the announcement, community members were eager to learn more about the one challenged with leading the most scrutinized police department in the country.
Created by Freedom Reads, a nonprofit organization in Connecticut, the Inside Literary Prize is the first major U.S. book award decided exclusively by incarcerated readers.
A 23-year-old man from Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, faces a criminal vehicular homicide charge after prosecutors say he hit and killed a person on a highway, then fled.
Quincy Street isn't just at the center of Art-A-Whirl, it's at the heart of the Arts District in northeast Minneapolis. The road itself, however, is falling apart. And the only thing bumpier than the exposed brick is the reaction to the city's plans to fix it.
One year ago, a deadly attack on Minnesota lawmakers shattered a sense of safety and changed two families forever.
President Trump and Iran say they have a framework to end the war.
At Francis Burger Joint in northeast Minneapolis, people gathered to watch a livestream of a No Kings event in New York City, while also honoring former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman.
The attacks on Minnesota lawmakers a year ago dramatically changed the tone of a planned No Kings rally. Attendees are reflecting and moving forward.
Lawmakers across the political spectrum say what best defines Melissa Hortman's legacy in St. Paul is that she consistently put people above politics.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The dream of a woman in Minnesota started with excitement, but quickly unraveled into loss after she said she fell victim to a scheme that targeted more than 30 Spanish speakers.
For years, it was all hands on deck; a business model buoyed by a bevy of free time that sent sales surging in a way never before seen. But as Minnesota enters lake season, outdoor sales for boats, jet skis and more have almost dropped anchor.
Jester Concepts' Monday announcement noted that Borough will mark its remaining five weeks of service through June 27 with events celebrating the restaurant's history, and it encouraged customers to reserve tables during the final weeks.
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has issued a consumer advisory for four products produced by Milkjam Creamery, an ice cream shop in Minneapolis, due to "the potential presence of metal fragments," the state agency said.
All three victims are expected to survive, police said.
The 42-year-old woman is facing one count of second-degree manslaughter.
A woman is dead and two other people are hurt after a shooting in north Minneapolis early Saturday morning, police said.
A man serving a life sentence in a Wisconsin prison for killing six hunters during a confrontation over trespassing in 2004 has died, officials said.
The suspect, Victor Mata Villarreal, was wanted for attempted murder of a police officer after shooting at law enforcement during a vehicle chase earlier this week, officials said.
Minnesotans weathered the third air quality alert triggered by ozone of the year Monday. If two more happen, it will tie the yearly record.
HCMC in Minneapolis got what they wanted, a large financial boost from lawmakers, and now the leaders of Minnesota's busiest trauma hospital say they'll put their money where their mouths are and get to work restructuring finances.
The studio also incorporates balance and cognitive training to help clients maintain stability and coordination as they age.
Minnesota officials say they have completed a review of almost 5,600 "high-risk Medicaid providers," part of an effort to stave off the federal government's freezing of $2 billion in funding.
Minnesota state officials are feeling pressure from the federal government, working to revalidate thousands of Medicaid providers who operate in programs that are at high-risk for fraud.
Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire.
There's plenty to do in Minnesota this weekend, including some major anniversary parties, Maple Grove's ever-popular Chalkfest and much more!
Anthony Head played librarian and mentor Rupert Giles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and recently appeared in "Ted Lasso."
Everywhere you look in downtown Minneapolis, people are sporting purple in honor of Prince.
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is on the cover of Madden NFL 27, the first Bear ever to grace the primary cover of the massively popular video game.
The Golden Knights had taken a two-games-to-one lead in the Stanley Cup Finals, but Carolina came roaring back, winning three straight to take home their first championship since the 2005-2006 season.
Ryan Kreidler's RBI double off the center-field wall in the eighth inning scored Luke Keaschall and completed the Minnesota Twins' comeback in a 5-4 win against the St. Louis Cardinals.
A'ja Wilson had 24 points and 10 rebounds to offset a career-high 29 points from Minnesota rookie Olivia Miles and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Lynx 100-97 on Saturday night to take the West lead in the Commissioner's Cup.
The New York Knicks captured their first NBA championship since 1973 with a 94-90 win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday night.
Blaze Jordan hit his first major league homer and Iván Herrera went deep twice for the St. Louis Cardinals in a power-fueled 9-6 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
After disputes about ballots and concerns about voting totals, businessman Kendall Qualls won the endorsement.
Minnesota's endorsing conventions are over, and the story of the weekend is the upset of House Speaker Lisa Demuth in the GOP governor's race.
Minnesota's election season officially kicks off this week as both major parties hold conventions to endorse candidates for governor and U.S. Senate, with competitive battles on the Republican side and clearer paths for Democrats.
Both parties begin the endorsement process today in Rochester and Duluth, with the August primary just two months away.
Friday, the Democratic and Republican parties begin the process of endorsing nominees for statewide offices.
School's out, summer's here, and if you're heading to the lake on Highway 10, you may just stumble upon hidden treasure.
Nearly 40 years ago, a building was sent over piece by piece from Norway to a farm in Chippewa County, Minnesota. It's one of the only stabburs in the United States.
Minneiska, Minnesota, is a small river town on Highway 61 near the Mississippi River, but at one point it was home to a castle.
The sign is 51 feet tall and 63 feet wide. And when it was built 85 years ago it was one of the largest neon signs in the entire country.
There's a place in Wabasha County, Minnesota, where people go wild for wildflowers.
Minnesotans weathered the third air quality alert triggered by ozone of the year Monday. If two more happen, it will tie the yearly record.
Milder winters mean more ticks survive to the following spring, and a southern species that can trigger a red meat allergy is now gaining ground in Minnesota as a result.
She didn't win her party's endorsement, but Republican Lisa Demuth plans to keep running for governor anyway. History shows that might actually work in her favor.
Cops are cracking down on a popular way to pedal around town.
If you're holding back on spending or worried about losing your job, you are not alone. U.S. consumer sentiment just hit an all-time low this month.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Tuesday night.
A look at the newest addition to the polar bear population at St. Paul, Minnesota's Como Zoo.
From food shelves to school programs, our team is proud to serve where it matters most.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.
Our relatively quiet summer will continue until a wetter Wednesday.
In Minnesota, weather can be all over the place. Here at WCCO, we want to give you what you need to prepare for what's happening next.
Highs will be in the upper 70s, with a mix of sun and clouds.
Relatively quiet summer weather will continue in the Twin Cities Monday.
Relatively quiet summer weather will continue in the Twin Cities Monday.
Adam Semling from Total Wine serves up some international offerings.
You'd think here in the Midwest we'd be pretty ice cream obsessed. But a new report shows both Minnesota and Wisconsin rank in the bottom 10 of states obsessed with ice cream.
Janelle Craft, trendspotter with The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes, is here to help.
Paige Trombley and her journey to the 2026 USA Games, being held right here in the Twin Cities, are highlighted in the new documentary. Click here to watch the full documentary.
Our relatively quiet summer will continue until a wetter Wednesday.