MINNESOTA
New study finds increase in the number of Minnesotans without health insurance
The percentage of Minnesotans without health insurance rose from 7.2 percent to 9.1 percent between 2007 and 2009, according to the results of a new survey by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and the University of Minnesota School of Public Health.February 08, 2010
Eagle Lake teen dies after being struck by vehicle on I-94
DALTON, MINN. – An 18-year-old from Eagle Lake, Minn., has died from injuries he suffered Sunday when he was struck by a vehicle while walking on Interstate 94 near Dalton, Minn.February 08, 2010
Detroit Lakes doctor in Haiti helping relief effort
In the past, when there’s been a natural disaster in other parts of the United States or the world, Dr. Jon Larson has wanted to help out. This time, he’s able to.By Pippi Mayfield , February 08, 2010
Jury finds man guilty in July 4 van crash that killed 4, seriously injured 2
Chad Eric Stewart was found guilty on six felony counts Friday afternoon related to a July 4 crash near Ponsford that killed four people and seriously injured two others.By Nathan Bowe , February 08, 2010
Elevator employee rescued from silo in Feely
After nearly eight hours of confinement, Feely Elevator manager Mark Malecha was rescued from the corn silo where he became trapped before noon Thursday.
By Michelle Leonard , February 07, 2010
Cirrus plane collides mid-air in Colorado; at least 3 dead; Duluth company sends team to crash site
The accident happened Saturday afternoon when a plane towing a glider collided with a Cirrus SR20, officials said. Cirrus, a Duluth-based company, has a team traveling to the investigation site.
By Erica Meltzer and Jimmy Bellamy, Daily (Boulder, Colo.) Camera and Duluth News Tribune , February 07, 2010
Motley man charged in bloody beating over spilled yogurt
A Motley man was charged for the second time in a year with domestic-violence-related crimes after a bloody assault over spilled yogurt.By Steve Schulz , February 06, 2010
Kittson County family adopting four Haitian orhpans
Troubles facing Idaho missionaries accused of trafficking children in Haiti haven’t affected the adoption plans of a northwestern Minnesota family or operations at the earthquake-damaged children’s shelter where they’re volunteering, family members said.By Chuck Haga , February 06, 2010
Ogema bank to assume deposits of 1st American State Bank of Minnesota in Hancock
1st American State Bank of Minnesota, Hancock, Minnesota was closed today by the Minnesota Department of Commerce, which appointed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) as receiver.February 06, 2010
Bemidji mayor, governor engage openly in feud over LGA
Gov. Tim Pawlenty's feud with Bemidji Mayor Richard Lehmann continued Friday morning when the governor used his weekly radio show to shoot back at an opinion column by Lehmann that ran in the Bemidji Pioneer and the Star Tribune.February 05, 2010
Hanley Falls family of 11 homeless after rural farmhouse burns
HANLEY FALLS — A family of 11 is without a home and their possessions after fire raged through their rural farmhouse around 2:39 a.m. Wednesday west of Hanley Falls.By Tom Cherveny , February 05, 2010
A son, a brother, an officer mourned in Alexandria
More than 100 law enforcement vehicles from throughout the state, along with fire departments and emergency responders, were part of the funeral procession for Alexandria police officer Patrick Callaghan Wednesday afternoon.
By Celeste Beam , February 05, 2010
Northern Township home is a total loss following fire
A Northern Township residence was determined to be a total loss following a fire Wednesday night.
February 05, 2010
Red Lake man charged with murder
A 19-year-old Red Lake man was federally charged Thursday in connection with the recent murder of another resident of the Red Lake Indian Reservation.February 05, 2010
Waubun man accused of forging nearly $9,000 in checks
Jerry Anthony Crawford, 37, of Congregate Housing No. 7, Waubun is accused of taking a woman’s check blanks and writing nearly $9,000 worth of forged checks.February 05, 2010
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Former MDA Commissioner Elton Redalen remembered as voice for farmers
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) Commissioner Gene Hugoson issued the following statement today praising the lifetime service of former MDA Commissioner Elton Redalen, who passed away on Friday, July 10, in Chatfield. "Elton was a mentor to me during our time t
Posted by: agweekfarmer on Jul 15, 2009 at 9:15 AM | AgweekBeach reopens at Split Rock Creek State Park
Visitors to Split Rock Creek State Park in the southwestern corner of Minnesota can once again cool off on a hot summer day by going for a swim. The beach, which had been closed since late May, reopened in time for the July Fourth holiday weekend. DNR officials had temporarily closed the beach afte
Posted by: NorthlandOutdoors.com on Jul 10, 2009 at 10:00 AM | Northland OutdoorsOUR VOICES Whisk It Wednesday: Road Trip -- To Market, To Market, to Buy Some Calzones
Posted by: sdoeden on Jun 24, 2009 at 12:01 AM | All About Food
OUR VOICES Job figures show a 'pause'
Minnesota’s unemployment rate dipped slightly in April, but the state continued to shed jobs. The state unemployment rate was 8.1 percent in April, down from 8.2 percent a month earlier. The U.S. unemployment rate in April was 8.9 percent. Minnesota lost 9,500 jobs last month, down from 18,9
Posted by: Scott Wente on May 21, 2009 at 11:18 AM | Capitol ChatterOUR VOICES Coleman predicts mid-May end to Senate race
Norm Coleman predicted that his U.S. Senate election fight will take another month to complete. In an interview with conservative radio host Scott Hennen, Coleman today said that his planned appeal to the state Supreme Court could get resolved by mid-May. Coleman and Democrat Al Franken are awaiti
Posted by: Scott Wente on Apr 9, 2009 at 12:02 PM | Capitol ChatterOUR VOICES Pawlenty goes northwest for deer
Gov. Tim Pawlenty will target deer this fall in northwestern Minnesota. Pawlenty's office announced today the seventh-annual governor's deer opener will be Nov. 6-7 in the Thief River Falls area. It is the first to be held in far northwestern Minnesota. "Thief River Falls provides an ideal se
Posted by: Scott Wente on Apr 2, 2009 at 12:27 PM | Capitol ChatterOUR VOICES 'Lizard People' are back
A voter's odd ballot markings in the 2008 U.S. Senate election may prompt a change in Minnesota law.
During the Senate recount, state Canvassing Board members reviewed dozens
OUR VOICES Coleman: Appeal will come quick
Minnesotans will not have to wait long for former Sen. Norm Coleman's appeal if he loses his U.S. Senate election lawsuit. Coleman told a radio show that he would promptly challenge the outcome of the election lawsuit, now in the hands of a three-judge panel. "You have to file in 10 days,&quo
Posted by: Scott Wente on Apr 1, 2009 at 3:55 PM | Capitol Chatter
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