Paul J. Dolan, a U.S. postal carrier and brother of Minneapolis police Chief Tim Dolan, argued in court this morning that the change in his pocket was all the money he had — and that he could not afford a private attorney to defend him against drug charges. Full Story »
A disbarred lawyer who was in the federal witness protection program is testifying for the prosecution in the Tom Petters fraud trial. Full Story »
The Twin Cities had the safest streets for pedestrians among the nation's 52 largest metropolitan areas, according to a report released today. Full Story »
Amber Bahr of Random Lake said today she thought supervisors were holding a training drill Thursday when an Army psychiatrist allegedly killed 13 of her fellow soldiers and shot her in the back. Full Story »
A St. Paul man was flown from the scene with undetermined injuries Saturday afternoon after being thrown from his motorcycle in an accident near the Warrentown wayside on Wisconsin 35. Full Story »
The mansion on sold for a record-breaking $4.859 million this fall. Full Story »
The State Supreme Court considers whether a Rosemount man got a fair trial when the trial court would not allow an expert witness to testify. Full Story »
A legal settlement has been reached paying thousands of dollars to a family whose middle school student was injured playing kickball during summer school in North Mankato, Minn. Full Story »
The new CEO of the Twin Cities Catholic Charities is a former Minnesotan and its first non-priest leader. Full Story »
Woman will spend five years in prison. Judge calls her actions outrageous and reckless.. Full Story »
The Star Tribune is cutting about 100 jobs as Minnesota's largest newspaper further trims costs after emerging from bankruptcy protection. Full Story »
The Minneapolis woman who was charged with killing a man in a multi-car accident in Brooklyn Center, due to drinking and driving, was sentenced to 9 and a half years total in jail. Full Story »
The Mankato School District has reached a financial settlement with the mother of a girl who was injured while playing kickball during summer school. Full Story »
The Hibbing area in northeastern Minnesota has the highest jobless rate of any city in the state. It's also in the center of the state's taconite mining industry. The industry is seeing a mild rebound after a summer shutdown, but so far the upturn has skipped Hibbing. Full Story »
When a loved one goes missing, finding them quickly can mean the difference between life and death. Project Lifesaver helps to locate adults and children who wander off due to autism, Alzheimer's, Down syndrome, stroke, dementia and other related short-term memory issues. Full Story »
A new survey from the Pew Research Center looks at attitudes in Germany and Eastern Europe, 20 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall. Full Story »
About a million Maclaren strollers sold by Target and Babies "R" Us are being recalled after 12 reports of children having their fingertips amputated by a hinge mechanism. Full Story »
The Star Tribune newspaper in Minneapolis is cutting another 100 jobs companywide, the newspaper reported Monday. Full Story »
The Mankato School District has reached a financial settlement with the mother of a girl who was injured while playing kickball during summer school. Full Story »
A disbarred lawyer who was in the federal witness protection program is testifying for the prosecution in the Tom Petters fraud trial. Full Story »
One person is dead after a two car crash in Western Wisconsin. It happened in Ellsworth Township, which is near River Falls... Full Story »
Melissa Bergstrom and her husband were stationed at Fort Hood at the time of the shooting... Full Story »
A Minnesota dog breeder whose kennel application sparked protests may be going out of business... Full Story »
A growing school-breakfast program in St. Paul, called Breakfast to Go, allows students to grab a free nutritious meal and take it to class... Full Story »
Minnesota food shelves are eager for donations as the firearms deer hunting season opens on Saturday... Full Story »
The Mankato School District has reached a financial settlement with the mother of a girl who was injured during recess. Full Story »
A thin tree is weighed down by balloons and other memorials near the spot where Tim Jackson was fatally injured Full Story »
One hundred days have passed and three American hikers still aren't home. They are some of the longest days of Al Bauer's life. Full Story »
They're moving dirt and pouring concrete for the newest memorial on the Minnesota Capitol grounds. Crews anticipate Full Story »
The University of Minnesota Extension Service reports that an increasing number of farmers and lenders are using mediation to Full Story »
A Minneapolis woman was sentenced Monday to eight years months in prison for her role in a drunk driving crash that killed a Blaine, Minnesota man on Highway 252 last December. Full Story »
Minnesotans pride themselves on quality schools. That may translate into more money for classrooms under a new federal plan to improve education. Full Story »
Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice paid a visit to the Twin Cities on Sunday. She held a lecture at a metro synagogue, but was greeted at the door by dozens of protestors. Full Story »
Different lakes and golf courses weren't the only places people flocked to enjoy the fall weather. FOX 9’s Erik Runge spoke to some Minnesotans who enjoyed the weather this weekend. Full Story »
When you go on a trip, how much do you know about the person who has the keys to your motel room? That person could be a sex offender and a loophole in state law allows it to happen. Full Story »
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 »
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 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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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 »
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