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MANKATO, Minn.—The Vikings went through one last round of Brett Favre questions today, reacting to Wednesday night's trade that sent the three-time MVP quarterback from Green Bay to the New York Jets.

Minnesota taxpayers pay the 12th-highest state and local tax burden in the nation, according to a report released today by the nonpartisan Tax Foundation.

MINNEAPOLIS — New figures from the Census Bureau show some counties along Minnesota's western border are among the oldest in nation.

Verizon Wireless, the nation's second largest mobile phone carrier, said today that it has completed its $764 million purchase of Alexandria, Minn.-based Rural Cellular Corp.

Minnesotans Bob Naegele Jr., Brian Burke and Phil Housley are among four to receive the 2008 Lester Patrick Trophy for outstanding service to U.S. hockey, the NHL announced today.

A trail of Cheetos led St. Paul cops to three teens.

MARINETTE, Wis. - A Wisconsin judge set a $3 million cash bail Thursday for the Michigan man charged with shooting and killing three teens at a river on the state border.

The largest working towboat on the Mississippi River will be open for public tours Saturday in St. Paul, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said today. The Motor Vessel Mississippi's self-guided tours are scheduled for Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m. at Lambert's Landing, across from Harriet Island.

Tennis anyone? Tennis to help a little girl with cancer? That's the question Ron Peterson asked several of his fellow friends of the court when he learned that his 11-year-old daughter, Julie Ann, had been diagnosed with leukemia.

We're looking for Minnesota families who are rethinking the way they get their students to school this fall because of higher fuel prices. High school students, are you riding the bus, biking or carpooling instead of driving alone? Have you taken on an extra job to pay for gas?

Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama dropped in on a St. Paul breakfast restaurant for about 45 minutes Thursday, greeting patrons, shaking hands and even picking up a baby.

Parents can now use a new rating system to help them choose the best preschool or day care for their children.

A North Dakota company is working on a plan to produce pigs to help critically ill liver patients.

A resident of the state-operated Veterans Home in Hastings, Minn. has been charged with assaulting a man inside the home on Aug. 4.

Few bars in the Twin Cities are paying the $2,500 fee to stay open until 4 a.m. during the Republican National Convention.

Former U.S. Rep. Mickey Edwards says the Republican Party can't find a way to rebuld its reputation unless it turns back toward the Constitution.

The Alexandria Festival of the Lakes opens on Friday with a concert celebrating the 175th anniversary of Brahms' birth. A few of the participating musicians stopped by Minnesota Public Radio for a sampling.

The Environmental Protection Agency has denied a request to reduce the amount of biofuels thatare required to be blended into gas. The ruling is important for Minnesota ethanol producers.

Sports reporter Jay Weiner is in Beijing, China, covering the Olympics for the 14th time. He joins Midday for an up-close look at the competition -- and the politics -- as the Summer Games begin on Friday.

Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama dropped in on a St. Paul breakfast restaurant for about 45 minutes Thursday, greeting patrons and shaking hands. He held a fundraiser in Minneapolis last night.

Columbia Heights Police are investigating a burglary that occurred at a liquor store early Thursday morning...

A man called 911 to say he had been stabbed. Officers had to force their way into the home in south Minneapolis early Thursday...

It's that time of year again. But before you do your back-to-school shopping, 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS found the lowest prices on school supplies...

Brett Favre's journey from retirement and back has ended in New York. The Packers traded their three-time MVP quarterback to the Jets on Wednesday...

Gov. Pawlenty, often mentioned as a possible running mate for John McCain, said GOP candidates would do well to adopt a positive tone like that of Barack Obama...

Investigators say the fictitious return address left on some envelopes during the 2001 anthrax attacks may have been a reference to a Wisconsin

A North Dakota company is working on a plan to produce pigs to help critically ill liver patients. Lifeline Farms LLP of Forest

A Fond du Lac man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for punching a man who fell, hit his head on

Click here to see video of the high-speed chase Two people were arrested after a wild high-speed chase late Wednesday night. Coon

The Force will be with Star Wars fans for a few more days. The Science Museum of Minnesota in downtown St. Paul has

PEACE Foundation is leading three vigils in north Minneapolis Thursday evening for the neighbors, friends and family members of three men murdered within the past several weeks.

Barack Obama stopped at the Copper Dome restaurant for a short stack of pancakes Thursday in St. Paul. The Democratic presidential candidate shook hands, talked with diners and held a baby...

A car theft suspect led police on a high-speed chase down Highway 169 Thursday afternoon.

PEACE Foundation is leading three vigils in north Minneapolis Thursday evening for the neighbors, friends and family members of three men murdered within the past several.

Watch Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama's speech after he attended a private fundraising event in downtown Minneapolis Wednesday night.

Dunkin’ Donuts wants to open approximately 100 new restaurants in Minnesota, the company said Thursday.

Alliant Techsystems Inc. reported a 10 percent rise in its first-quarter profit Thursday, thanks to rising sales in all of its divisions. (ATK)

Advance Auto Parts Inc.’s profit rose 10 percent in the second quarter on increased commercial sales.

Co-owner of Sela Roofing and Remodeling Amit Y. Sela has been charged in connection with an alleged tax fraud and embezzlement scheme, according to court documents.

The Minneapolis Public School District is selling four former Minneapolis school buildings, and it has hired NorthMarq to assist with the effort.

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[The Brainerd Blue Thunder drew their largest crowd ever at a home game Wednesday night, the last Brainerd game of the season.

[BAXTER - One campsite's motto at Brainerd International Raceway Wednesday said it all.

[Acting as judge and jury, the Brainerd City Council on Wednesday upheld a dangerous dog designation for Brainerd resident Pam Miller's German Shepherd.

[Wanted: A few good men - with strong ankles.

[The school year has yet to begin, but the reports cards are in and 27 area schools didn't make the grade.