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Freshman Rodney Williams had 17 points, six rebounds and four steals in his first career start, helping 24th-ranked Minnesota pull away from Utah Valley in the second half of a 76-51 victory on Thursday. Complete Story...
Lawyers for the Minnesota House spell out in a 34-page brief why they believe Gov. Tim Pawlenty misused a state law to enact budget cuts without legislative consent.
High-flying freshman Rodney Williams had three dunks and a pair of 3s, finishing with 14 points to help 24th-ranked Minnesota pull away from Stephen F. Austin in an 82-42 victory on Monday night.
Transportation officials are closing more roads this week to accommodate work on Minnesota's biggest stimulus-funded road project.
Lawrence Westbrook scored 22 points and No. 5 Minnesota won its season opener 87-50 over Tennessee Tech on Friday night.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty's budget advisers informed legislators Thursday that the state might have to borrow money next year to cover its bills.
A federal judge has dismissed a class action lawsuit filed by a group of homeowners who sought to block foreclosures in Minnesota, but their attorney said the case led to significant progress anyway.
The soybean and corn harvests jumped ahead last week as farmers enjoyed an unusually dry week for this fall.
The University of Minnesota Extension Service reports that an increasing number of farmers and lenders are using mediation to resolve farm debt issues.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty is postponing a brief trade trip to Mexico, saying that President Felipe Calderon has a scheduling conflict.
Internet speeds in more than four-fifths of Minnesota are too slow to support technologies that could draw new jobs, take cars off the roads and bring new services to people in their homes, a new report said Friday.
Another Minnesota basketball recruit is in trouble: Freshman forward Royce White faces misdemeanor charges of theft and fifth-degree assault for allegedly shoplifting and shoving a security guard at the Mall of America.
A federal Agriculture Department official in southeastern Minnesota is announcing $17 million in grants to address the needs of beginning farmers and ranchers.
The soggy fall continues to frustrate Minnesota farmers at harvest time.
The Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota says the Rev. Brian Prior has been elected its next bishop.
More than half the 14,000 jobs created or saved by the federal economic stimulus in Minnesota are in public schools.
Six Minnesota residents sued Gov. Tim Pawlenty over unilateral budget cuts he made without legislative approval, alleging he violated state laws and the state constitution.
Terrelle Pryor threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score to lead No. 18 Ohio State to a 38-7 win over Minnesota on Saturday.
In Minnesota, bong water can count as an illegal drug.
The University of Minnesota is apologizing after its Goldy Gopher mascot poked fun at a Penn State football player who was praying before last week's game.
No. 14 Penn State stifled Minnesota and got a boost from the officials, too.
Minnesota running back Kevin Whaley has always been on the quiet side. That didn't change after a bullet tore through his leg less than six months before he started his college football career.
Cash for Clunkers stemmed the damage, but Minnesota saw a clunker of a quarter anyway when it came to state tax collections.
Lee Campbell intercepted a pass and blocked a field goal to set up touchdowns for Minnesota in a 35-20 victory over mistake-prone Purdue on Saturday.
John Clay rushed for three touchdowns and gained 159 of his 184 yards in the second half, helping Wisconsin hang on for a 31-28 win over Minnesota on Saturday.
Punking the Tea PartiersHere's a hilarious video from an anti-illegal immigration rally in Minnesota last Saturday called the Tea Party Against Amnesty.
YouTube - Don't Tase Me Bro !! Minneapolis Officer Tasers Suspect For Throwing Brick At Cop !!!Suspects Hands on Police Car. Tasered Anyway. Rolando Ruiz is tasered by a Minneapolis police officer after being arrested for throwing a brick at a police car.
(VIDEO) More Torture by Taser: Cops Zap Man Offering No Resistance Tasered while Complying Suspect had his hands on the police car. Suspect was offering no resistance. He was tasered to the ground.
Michele Bachman, explainedThe Minnesota Republican reveals her sources of information, and suddenly everything's a little clearer
AFSCME backs Dayton's gubernatorial bid. The race to govern Minnesota is underway | StarTribune.comThe permanent campaign continues. In Minnesota, over a year away from the governors race, multiple Democrats and Republicans looking to replace Tim Pawlenty have starting popping up.
High School Strikes Down On Streakers - 17 year old who streaked football game charged with sexual misconductOne of the teens involved is no longer a student at St. Francis and is now attending another school. Another teen involved faces criminal sexual conduct charges for exposing himself to minors while streaking. He faces up to 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine.
There are a lot of "Joke of the Day" sites on the web. But for a real jolt of juicyness, I just had to "Facebook friend" Rep Michele Bachmann (R-MN).
1:32 AM - Rick Ankiel strikes out looking on a 100 MPH fastball to end the game. Dodgers go up 1-0 winning this one by a score of 5-3. I'll be back again tomorrow to live blog. Spread the word. Have a good night.
Betty McCollum vs. Michele Bachmann Smackdown: Treat Felonious Corporations At Least as Harshly as ACORN, Which Committed NoneTwo articles: Dem Rep: Treat Felonious Corporations At Least as Harshly as ACORN (Which Committed None) (with video)
MinnPost - Jay Weiner: Should Minnesota bid for the Olympics now?Minnesota Representative Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park) renews interest in bringing the Olympics to Minnesota.
Three U.S. Banks Close, Bringing Failure Toll This Year to 98 -Oct. 2 (Bloomberg) -- Banks in Minnesota, Michigan and Colorado were shut by regulators, bringing this year's toll of U.S. failures to 98 amid the worst financial crisis in more than seven decades.
Poll: Minnesotans aren't keen on President PawlentyA majority of Minnesotans surveyed in a new poll apparently aren't interested in seeing Gov. Tim Pawlenty become President Tim Pawlenty three years from now.
Fox News Pushes Tenther Agenda, Hosts MN State Rep Who Declares Health Care Unconstitutionalexcerpt: "" This morning, Fox News hosted Minnesota state representative Tom Emmer (R), who came on to promote his Health Care Freedom Act.
As a result of Minnesota's continuing failure of will in dealing with its budget deficit, the General Assistance Medical Care (GAMC) program has been eliminated.
Katherine Kersten: Worst trouble with ACORN is at the polls ACORN's foibles may seem largely irrelevant here in Minnesota, where the organization has so far been able to keep its nose relatively clean.
Minnesota film, expert put new focus on ancient mysteryChaska filmmaker's new documentary on the Kensington Runestone, left, based on research by a Chanhassen forensic expert, is appearing on the History Channel this week.
The Democratic Party | Call 'Em OutNew web page set up by the Democratic National Committee to directly address the lies and smears against Health care reform and those who spread/spew them. Finally the DNC is fighting back!
Flori-duh among states trying to halt health care changes "Lawmakers in eight states, only half of which are controlled entirely by Republicans, have filed proposals this year to ask voters to amend state constitutions to prohibit what they bill as restrictions on a person's freedom to choose a private health care plan, mandatory partic …
Tim Pawlenty: Deather and TentherTim Pawlenty obviously wants to run for President since he's throwing in with Sarah Palin and the "deather" crowd.
Tim Pawlenty advocates state sovereigntyMinnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty moves ever closer to the brink, joining Texas Governor Rick Perry in claiming "state sovereignty" over the Federal Government. It seems like even the "sane Republicans" are joining the nuts under the tree.
Minn. man charged with killing toddler with batOne man has been charged with murder and another with assault in a baseball bat attack at a western Minnesota church that left a 14-month-old girl dead.
Fifth Minneapolis Jihadist killed in ambush in Somalia "A fifth Somali-American Jihadists from Minnesota was killed in his east African homeland today while fighting with the Somali extremist group al-Shabaab, according to a friend.
School Districts in Six States to Refrain from Showing Presidential Address Next Week excerpt: ''" White House officials seemed to be caught flat-footed by the response to what they say was a simple back to school address by President Obama to students across the nation -- and has turned into a firestorm.
Sigg Company Shamefully Admits Its Aluminum Sigg Bottles Contain BPAThe Sigg Company recently admitted it knew as far back as 2006 that its aluminum bottle liner contained BPA.
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