MINNESOTA
Signals and gates to go up on Highway 28 railroad crossing
Workers will begin the project March 17 at crossing that was site of two fatal accidents since 2005
March 11, 2010
Missing Wadena man found in swamp
A 76-year-old man missing since Monday morning was found safe Wednesday afternoon in a swampy area northeast of Wadena.By Steve Schulz , March 11, 2010
Wadena man missing, needs medication
A Wadena man went missing Monday morning, and is in need of diabetes medication.
By Steve Schulz , March 10, 2010
UPDATED: Wadena nursing home CEO responds to death caused by wrong meds
Investigators from the Minnesota Department of Health concluded Fair Oaks Lodge neglected three residents by giving them the wrong medication or administered medication at the wrong time, leading to the death of one of them. A spokesman for the nursing home said a human error was made, medication disbursement procedures have been changed and the home’s changes recently resulted in high marks on an inspection.By Steve Schulz , March 10, 2010
Health Department reports Wadena nursing home gave wrong meds, leading to one death
Investigators from the Minnesota Department of Health concluded Fair Oaks Lodge of Wadena neglected three residents by giving them the wrong medication or administered medication at the wrong time, leading to the death of one of them.By Steve Schulz , March 09, 2010
Manufacturers more optimistic about recovery 
We may have weathered the worst of the recession, at least in the eyes of many Minnesota manufacturers.
By Tom Cheverny , February 26, 2010
Cuts appear likely for farming areas
Farm-area legislators fear that agriculture programs are being cut more than other departments as Minnesota officials look to balancing the state budget.
By Don Davis, Capitol Bureau , February 25, 2010
Worthington native up for ‘Hottest Husband’
Worthington native Paul Ten Haken has been named as a finalist in Redbook’s America’s Hottest Husbands Contest.
By Laura Grevas , February 25, 2010
Racino efforts race into Minneosta Capitol
Lack of money may convince Minnesota legislators to back the long-proposed, often-failed racino concept this year, supporters of the concept say.
By Don Davis, Capitol Bureau , February 24, 2010
Ice fishing shelter removal dates approaching
Minnesota’s ice fishing shelter removal dates are fast approaching. Dark houses, fish houses and portables must be off the ice of inland waters no later than midnight on March 1 in the southern two-thirds of the state and March 15 in the northern third.
February 23, 2010
Moorhead seeks volunteers for sandbag-filling site opening Monday
Moorhead will start its 2010 flood fight Monday with the opening of a sandbag-filling site on the north side of town the city hopes will be manned with volunteers.
By Dave Olson , February 23, 2010
Lemcke trial under way
Two different accounts have been told in secret to as many grand juries as to how Nichole Riley-Lemcke, 26, was fatally shot in the living room of her Appleton home on the morning of Sept. 12, 2004.
By Tom Cheverny , February 23, 2010
Land of the giants
Frazee, Vergas and other cities are about to become recognized for their biggest attractions.
By Pippi Mayfield , February 18, 2010
Pawlenty lays out budget cuts
Minnesota's cities, counties and poor people in need of health care would be most affected by Gov. Tim Pawlenty's plan to balance the state budget.
By Don Davis, Capitol Bureau , February 15, 2010
Grand jury indicts Hurd
The man accused of stabbing his girlfriend 109 times and leaving
her in a ditch outside of Owatonna has been indicted on charges of
first-degree murder by a grand jury.
By Wendy Reuer , February 13, 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 OutdoorsWhisk 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
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 ChatterColeman 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 ChatterPawlenty 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 Chatter'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
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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