Minneapolis-St Paul News

Pioneer Press

• Irwin Jacobs out at Genmar, turnaround outfit says

  Pioneer Press – 6 mins ago  

  Twin Cities entrepreneur Irwin Jacobs is out as chairman and CEO at his bankrupt boat manufacturer Genmar Holdings Inc. Full Story »

• Hermantown contractor charged with assaulting worker with backhoe

  Pioneer Press – 36 mins ago  

  DULUTH, Minn. — Prosecutors charged the co-owner of a Hermantown construction company with allegedly assaulting a construction worker with a backhoe. Full Story »

• Dow reaches highest level in a year

  Pioneer Press – 1 hr 50 mins ago  

  NEW YORK —The Dow Jones industrial average stormed to its highest level in more than a year today as a falling dollar boosted prices for gold, oil and other commodities. Stocks also jumped as investors grew more confident that governments around the world will keep interest rates low to help the global economy. Full Story »

• Fed: GMAC to receive more bailout money

  Pioneer Press – 2 hrs 6 mins ago  

  WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve said today that GMAC is the only one of 19 stress-tested banks that needs more capital to withstand losses if the economy softens. Full Story »

• State Supreme Court hears plea to allow expert witness in Rosemount man's child abuse case

  Pioneer Press – 2 hrs 51 mins ago  

  A Dakota County judge should have allowed an expert versed in interviewing child abuse victims to testify in the trial of Paul Hakala, a Rosemount man who was later convicted of sexual offenses against three sisters, said Hakala's attorney. Full Story »

Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune

• Iron Range man charged with backhoe assault

  Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune – 33 mins ago  

  DULUTH, Minn. - Prosecutors charged the co-owner of a Hermantown construction company with allegedly assaulting a construction worker with a backhoe. Full Story »

• Man and 4-year-old son ID'd in Forest Lake fatal crash

  Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune – 1 hr 18 mins ago  

  A 45-year-old man from Chanhassen and his 4-year-old son were identified by the family this afternoon as the two people who died in a head-on interstate collision over the weekend in Forest Lake caused by the driver in the other vehicle crossing into oncoming traffic. Full Story »

• Wis. man shot big buck that could set records

  Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune – 1 hr 48 mins ago  

  "shots" a big buck. Typo I guess...and no proof reading. SHEBOYGAN, Wis. - A Wisconsin man says he has his fingers crossed and he's saying his prayers as he waits to find out if the buck he shot last week is a world record. Full Story »

• 2 dead in motorcycle-car crash in SD

  Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune – 2 hrs 3 mins ago  

  HUDSON, S.D. - The Highway Patrol says two people died after a crash involving a motorcycle and a car near the southeastern South Dakota town of Hudson. Full Story »

• St. Paul police investigate death of 15-year-old

  Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune – 2 hrs 47 mins ago  

  St. Paul police are investigating the death of a 15-year-old boy who was brought home early Sunday after a drinking party the previous night. Full Story »

WCCO Minneapolis - St. Paul

• Victims Killed In I-35 Crash Identified

  WCCO Minneapolis - St. Paul – 16 mins ago  

  Police say the man and child that died at the scene of the collision in Washington County was James Holland, 45 and his son Jude Holland, 4, of Chanhassen. It happened on Interstate 35 just north of Highway 8 in Forest Lake Sunday morning. Full Story »

• Iran Accuses Detained Hikers Of Espionage

  WCCO Minneapolis - St. Paul – 20 mins ago  

  Iran accused three detained Americans of spying Monday, signaling Tehran intends to put them on trial. It drew a sharp U.S. response that the charges are baseless because the hikers strayed across the border from Iraq. Full Story »

• Dry Weeks In Minn. Sparks Corn, Soybean Harvests

  WCCO Minneapolis - St. Paul – 31 mins ago  

  The soybean and corn harvests jumped ahead last week as farmers enjoyed an unusually dry week for this fall. Full Story »

• Study: No Problems With Cornea Years After LASIK

  WCCO Minneapolis - St. Paul – 51 mins ago  

  Researchers at the Mayo Clinic have found laser eye surgery to correct vision does not lead to later problems with the cornea -- at least not after nine years. Full Story »

• Next Up For Pawlenty: Florida Forum Club

  WCCO Minneapolis - St. Paul – 1 hr 7 mins ago  

  For Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, it's goodbye farm fields, hello palm trees. Full Story »

Minnesota Public Radio

• Video: Iconic author John Irving on Midmorning

  Minnesota Public Radio – 39 mins ago  

  John Irving, author of "the World According to Garp" and many other novels, talks about why terrible things happen to his characters. Full Story »

• Attorney General defends law against 'robocalls'

  Minnesota Public Radio – 47 mins ago  

  Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson on Monday defended the state's law against so-called robocalls after an Iowa-based political group complained to the Federal Election Commission that the ban isn't allowed by federal election law. Full Story »

• Red Wing home to unique violin repair program

  Minnesota Public Radio – 2 hrs 35 mins ago  

  Red Wing is home to one of the most comprehensive violin repair programs in the country, and for nearly two decades the courses have attracted hundreds of students from around the world who want to learn the delicate craft and preserve the violin's cultural and musical heritage. Full Story »

• 1,200 janitors fired in 'quiet' immigration raid

  Minnesota Public Radio – 2 hrs 54 mins ago  

  One of the largest immigration crackdowns under the Obama administration to date took place in the Twin Cities last month, when 1,200 undocumented janitors were fired from their jobs, according to immigration lawyers. Full Story »

• Police investigating St. Paul teen's death

  Minnesota Public Radio – 2 hrs 54 mins ago  

  A 15-year-old St. Paul boy has died after drinking alcohol at a party, police said. Full Story »

5 Eyewitness News St. Paul

• Play About Coach Vince Lombardi Set for Broadway

  5 Eyewitness News St. Paul – 2 hrs 12 mins ago  

  OK, Cheeseheads. Get ready to visit Broadway. "Vince," a play about the legendary Green Bay Packers coach Vince Lombardi, is... Full Story »

• Hospital: Ft. Hood Shooting Suspect Awake, Talking

  5 Eyewitness News St. Paul – 2 hrs 43 mins ago  

  The man accused of killing 13 people and wounding 29 at Fort Hood is able to talk, a hospital spokesman said Monday, but it's... Full Story »

• Canadians Wants Board to Handle Devils Lake Fight

  5 Eyewitness News St. Paul – 2 hrs 43 mins ago  

  Officials in the Canadian province of Manitoba are pressing their federal government to take the latest disagreement with North Dakota... Full Story »

• St. Paul Homicide Unit Investigates Teen Death

  5 Eyewitness News St. Paul – 2 hrs 58 mins ago  

  A 15-year-old boy was found dead in his St. Paul home after a night of drinking, and police say the homicide unit is investigating... Full Story »

• Mankato School District Settles with Injured Student

  5 Eyewitness News St. Paul – 2 hrs 58 mins ago  

  The Mankato School District has reached a financial settlement with the mother of a girl who was injured while playing kickball during... Full Story »

KARE 11 Minneapolis-St. Paul

• Motorcycle collides with car, 2 Minnesotans killed

  KARE 11 Minneapolis-St. Paul – 1 hr 21 mins ago  

  The Highway Patrol says two people died after a crash involving a motorcycle and a car near the southeastern South Dakota Full Story »

• Family of imprisoned hikers call Iran's accusations untrue

  KARE 11 Minneapolis-St. Paul – 2 hrs 49 mins ago  

  The families of three American hikers accused of espionage by an Iranian prosecutor say their loved ones should be freed Full Story »

• St. Paul police investigate teen's death after night of drinking

  KARE 11 Minneapolis-St. Paul – Mon Nov 9, 3:12 pm ET  

  A 15-year-old boy was found dead in his St. Paul home after a night of drinking, and police say the homicide unit is investigating Full Story »

• Star Tribune cuts another 100 jobs

  KARE 11 Minneapolis-St. Paul – Mon Nov 9, 2:13 pm ET  

  The Star Tribune is cutting about 100 jobs as Minnesota's largest newspaper further trims costs after emerging from bankruptcy protection . Full Story »

• Warmer weather expected all week in metro

  KARE 11 Minneapolis-St. Paul – Mon Nov 9, 12:27 pm ET  

  Detailed weather info, radars August felt like September, September felt like August, October felt like November and now November feels like October. Full Story »

FOX 9 News Twin Cities

• Woman Charged for Pinning Kids to Bed

  FOX 9 News Twin Cities – 12 mins ago  

  A 70-year-old woman was charged for pinning down a child to the bed out of her in-home daycare in Golden Valley. Full Story »

• Laughter Yoga for Better Health

  FOX 9 News Twin Cities – 1 hr 12 mins ago  

  Some say laughter is the best medicine and a group of local people agree and are overdosing on chuckles. Full Story »

• New Blaine Park and Ride Ramp Open

  FOX 9 News Twin Cities – 2 hrs 57 mins ago  

  A new, three-level park and ride ramp at Interstate 35W and 95th Avenue in Blaine opened Monday, giving the facility 1,500 parking spaces for commuters in the north metro. Full Story »

• St. Paul Boy, 15, Found Dead After Party

  FOX 9 News Twin Cities – Mon Nov 9, 2:34 pm ET  

  The possible drinking death Sunday of a 15-year-old in St. Paul has the Police Department's Homicide unit investigating the case. Full Story »

• Petters Associate Explains Role in Scam

  FOX 9 News Twin Cities – Mon Nov 9, 2:20 pm ET  

  Larry Reynolds, an associate of businessman Tom Petters, took the stand Monday and testified about his role his an alleged $3.65 billion Ponzi scheme. Full Story »

MinnPost

• Key deal in House's health care vote centered on abortion

  MinnPost – Mon Nov 9, 11:30 am ET  

  Key deal in House's health care vote centered on abortion REUTERS/Yuri Gripas House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is greeted by other Democrats at a news conference about the House vote on health care reform on Capitol Hill Saturday. By Cynthia Dizikes | Monday, Nov. 9, 2009 The critical agreement that allowed passage of the health care bill in the U.S. House came together in the 11th hour and centered ... Full Story »

• Burnsville to get national award for surface water treatment plant

  MinnPost – Mon Nov 9, 11:30 am ET  

  The award, to be given at this week's NLC conference in San Antonio, Texas, comes with a $1,000 prize, which will be donated to a nonprofit organization. Full Story »

• What Minnesotans are making of the health care reform bill

  MinnPost – Mon Nov 9, 11:30 am ET  

  What Minnesotans are making of health care reform bill By Max Sparber | Mon., Nov. 9 ALSO: Tim Pawlenty visits Iowa, Condoleezza Rice visits Minnesota, and the Twins unload their bobbleheads. Full Story »

• The search for the real Brad Childress: some insights into the Vikings' enigmatic coach

  MinnPost – Mon Nov 9, 11:30 am ET  

  Brad Childress The search for the real Brad Childress: some insights into the Vikings' enigmatic coach By Jim Klobuchar | Monday, Nov. 9, 2009 With his team now ranked in the NFL's top echelon, why is Brad Childress still rated behind eight coaches whose teams have lost more games? Is he some kind of bearded pariah as a big-time coach in the judgment of the amalgamated bloggers of Minnesota and ... Full Story »

• First U.S. hurricane landfall of 2009 imminent?

  MinnPost – Mon Nov 9, 11:30 am ET  

  The 2009 Atlantic based hurricane season is only a couple of short weeks away from wrapping up officially, but a late season storm has developed and is heading straight for the Gulf Coast. By Todd Nelson Full Story »

Southwest Journal

• Rybak running for governor

  Southwest Journal – Sun Nov 8, 10:31 pm ET  

  It's been less than 48 hours since he found out he'd be mayor again, but R.T. Rybak already is entering another election contest: He's running for governor. Full Story »

• Meeting tonight to focus on future of Lake Calhoun

  Southwest Journal – Thu Nov 5, 1:16 pm ET  

  A meeting tonight will kick off what one Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board commissioner is calling "the next phase of Lake Calhoun." At 6:30 p.m. at Lyndale Farmstead Park, 3900 Bryant Ave. S., parks staff and frequent lake users will provide context on the status of the lake. Full Story »

• 46th Street ramp from northbound I-35W will close Nov. 9

  Southwest Journal – Wed Nov 4, 3:01 pm ET  

  The ramp to 46th Street from northbound Interstate 35W will close at 10 p.m. on Nov. 9 and will remain closed until Summer 2010 while work continues on the I-35W/Highway 62 Crosstown reconstruction project. Full Story »

• Pancho Villa's

  Southwest Journal – Wed Nov 4, 2:01 pm ET  

  Take one step into Pancho Villa’s Bar & Grill Restaurant, and you will know you’ve found an authentic Mexican gem. The aroma of rich spices fills the two large dining areas and the Southwest décor rounds out the atmosphere that is set by the lively music. Full Story »

• Rybak, incumbents win big

  Southwest Journal – Wed Nov 4, 8:31 am ET  

  Two of the three Southwest Park Board races were too close to call, while a referendum to replace the membership of the Board of Estimate and Taxation with the City Council was defeated by a large margin. Full Story »

Inter-County Leader

• Burnett County Department of Health and Burnett Medical Center targeted H1N1 Vaccination Clinic

  Inter-County Leader – Mon Nov 9, 9:40 am ET  

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• Grantsburg Pirates volleyball state champions

  Inter-County Leader – Sat Nov 7, 2:55 pm ET  

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• Grantsburg advances at state tournament

  Inter-County Leader – Fri Nov 6, 3:20 pm ET  

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• Person-to-person diplomacy

  Inter-County Leader – Wed Nov 4, 11:35 am ET  

  For a village of only a thousand people, Luck has had more than its fair share of people traveling back and forth to Iraq. Some have been soldiers and others humanitarian workers bringing medicine to hospitals. Full Story »

• Obituaries

  Inter-County Leader – Wed Nov 4, 11:35 am ET  

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