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Minnesota has one of the fastest-growing economies in thecountry. The Gopher State tied California for fifth place in growth ...
(Minneapolis, MN) -- 6-11-13-- The Twins were off yesterday and begin a nine-gamehomestand tonight at Target Field with the s...
(Washington, DC) -- 6-10-13-- Washington hurler Jordan Zimmermann and two relieverscombined on a three-hit shutout as the Nat...
(Washington, DC) -- 6-10-13-- Washington shortstop Ian Desmond lifted an RBI doublein the seventh that sent the Nationals to ...
(Kansas City, MO) -- 6-7-13-- Kansas City outfielder Lorenzo Cain closed out afour-run eighth inning with a two-run homer, as...
Sixth District congressional candidate Jim Graves isdropping out of race two days after incumbent Republican Michele Bachmann...
Three Minnesota counties -- Hennepin, Ramsey andWashington -- will accept marriage license applications from same-sex couples...
(Minneapolis, MN) -- 5-31-13-- The Minnesota Lynx open up the 2013 regular season onSaturday against the Connecticut Sun at T...
Minneapolis-St.Paul is the healthiest, fittest metropolitanarea in the U-S for the third straight year, according to the annu...
Wet conditions have lowered the fire danger and prompted the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to lift burning restrictio...
(Seattle, WA) - The University of Minnesota softball team will make its first NCAA Regional appearance since 2003 tomorrow in...
(Boston, MA) -- The Bruins rallied from a three-goal deficit with less than 11 minutes in regulation to beat the Maple Leafs,...
(Washington, DC) -- At the same time Congress held hearings to look into the terror attacks on an American embassy in Benghaz...
(Washington, D-C) -- Some good news from Washington for some small airports in Minnesota. The Federal Aviation Administration...
Fallen Officer Tom Decker's widow, his police chief,and his fellow officers are among a group of 31 heading to Washington...
(Minneapolis, MN) -- 5-10-13-- The Minnesota Lynx are slated for a late morningworkout at their practice area of the Target C...
(Minneapolis, MN) -- 5-8-13-- The Minnesota Lynx are slated for an early afternoonworkout at their practice area of the Targe...
(Minneapolis, MN) -- 5-2-13-- The WNBA Minnesota Lynx will begin training camp onSunday, although many of the players have be...
(Undated) -- The Minnesota Vikings will play a game in London against thePittsburgh Steelers on September 29th. That is one o...
(Minneapolis, MN) -- 3-28-13-- Los Angeles guard Kobe Bryant dropped in a game-high31 points, including four crucial points i...
(Undated) -- 3-28-13-- Second-seeded Miami-Florida faces third-seeded Marquettetonight in the East Region in Washington, D.C ...
The ice at the Willmar Civic Center Blue Line Arena is being prepared to meiticulous specifications as officials get ready fo...
(Minneapolis, MN) -- 3-6-13-- Tonight at Target Center the Minnesota Timberwolves will look to stop a six game losing streak ...
(Minneapolis, MN) -- 3-5-13-- The Heat won their franchise-record 15th straightgame with a 97-81 triumph over the Timberwolve...
State officials say the budget wrangling in WashingtonD-C will have minimal effect on Minnesota's economy. State Economis...
If lawmakers in Washington can't hammer out a deal by March first, 1.2 trillion dollars in automatic spending cuts will g...
The focus on jobs and the economy in President Barrack Obama's State of the Union address is the proper way to move the c...
(Fort Myers, FL) -- 2-12-13-- Twins pitchers and catchers report to Spring Trainingtoday in Fort Myers. Players will go throu...
The national commander of the American Legion will be in Willmar today as part of his tour of a dozen posts across the state....
Local lawmakers are skeptical about gun control efforts coming from the Obama Administration, and think state efforts to redu...
(Washington, DC) -- 1-25-13-- The Timberwolves are in the nation's capital to takeon the Washington Wizards tonight. Minn...
A Litchfield gun dealer believes it is the agenda of some politicians to destroy the firearms industry. Mark Linder of Hammer...
The Brooklyn Nets improved to 12-2 under interim coach P.J. Carlesimo as they beat Minnesota 91-83 last night at the Target C...
A Willmar woman in Washington for the inauguration of President Obama says she and her group of high school students got up a...
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar says she will feature pastries from Thompson Bakery and Coffeehouse in Atwater at the open house s...
A Willmar woman is in Washington D.C. to attend the inauguration of President Barack Obama on Monday. Heather McCarthy attend...
A discrimination lawsuit has been filed against UnitedAirlines, by a Muslim couple that claims they were asked to leave a fli...
Minneapolis Mayor R-T Rybak is headed to Washington, D-C this week (Wed) to discuss gun control reform with members of Congre...
(Oklahoma City, OK) -- 1-9-13-- Tonight the Timberwolves are back on the floor fora rematch against the always powerful Oklah...
(Landover, MD) -- 1-7-13-- The Seahawks scored 24 unanswered points as Seattlerallied to down the Redskins 24-14 in the NFC W...
Minnesota Congressman Collin Peterson has been on the phone a lot as discussions continue on averting the so-called fiscal cl...
(Bethesda, MD)--12-31-12-- Alfred Morris saved his best game for the biggest stage, as the rookie runningback rushed for a ca...
(Washington, DC) -- Minnesota Congressman Collin Peterson has been on the phone a lot as discussions continue on averting the...
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) -- Robert Griffin III went down, the ball popped out, and the Washington Redskins scored a touchdown. Look...
(Eden Prairie, MN) -- 11-23-12--In the face of a tightening race in the N-F-C North,the Vikings are finishing preparations fo...
-- Authorities ask drivers to plan ahead if they're going to drink alcohol over the holidays. State Patrol Sergeant Jesse...
The Meeker County Sheriff s Office will increase DWI patrols on November 21st tocombat impaired driving. Meeker County is amo...
(Minneapolis, MN) -- 11-16-12-- The Minnesota Timberwolves have signed veteran freeagent forward Josh Howard. The deal is pen...
(Minneapolis, MN) -- 11-14-12-- The Minnesota Timberwolves are 5-and-2 on the seasonand hosting Charlotte tonight at the Targ...
What's the future of gay marriage in Minnesota, now that voters have defeated the marriage amendment and also returned co...
(Eden Prairie, MN) -- 10-30-12-- Vikings defensive end Brian Robison says Seattlerookie quarterback Russell Wilson is another...
10-27-12 A Hastings couple is charged with several counts of child abuse, endangerment and neglect of their five year-old dau...
(St. Paul, MN) -- The Minnesota Supreme Court today (Fri) without comment said "no" to a request to halt the state&...
(Minneapolis, MN) -- 10-19-12-- A pair of 4-and-2 teams meet up Sunday as the Vikingshost the Cardinals Sunday at the Metrodo...
(Landover, MD) -- 10-15-12-- Washington's Robert Griffin III sprinted down the sideline for a 76-yard touchdown run late ...
(Landover, MD) -- The Vikings look to continue their hot start as theyhead to the nation's capital to take on the Redskin...
(Cincinnati, OH) -- The San Francisco Giants are heading to the NationalLeague Championship Series. Buster Posey's grand ...
(Eden Prairie, MN) -- 10-11-12-- Vikings running back Adrian Peterson did not practice yesterday at Winter Park, as he contin...
(Eden Prairie, MN) -- 10-9-12-- Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier says running backAdrian Peterson has a mild ankle sprain. P...
(Minneapolis, MN) -- 10-8-12-- Minnesota's Christian Ponder threw for 258 yards andtwo touchdowns to lead the Vikings to ...
10-7-12 Several counties in central and southern Minnesota go on the DNR's burning restrictions list starting today. That...
Congresswoman Michele Bachmann (MN-06) released the following statement today in response to the House adjourning without con...
(Washington, MN) -- The five-year Farm Bill would pass the U-S House if it came up for a vote this fall -- so says Congressma...
(Washington, D-C) -- 9-18-12--The Minnesota Lynx will be honored by President Obamalater today for winning the 2011 W-N-B-A C...
Senator Al Franken says it's urgent congress pass a new, 5-year farm bill. Franken says the drought across most of the U....
There's relatively good news out of Washington -- andbetter news for Minnesota. According to the latest U-S Census, Minne...
(Minneapolis, MN) -- 8-16-12-- The Minnesota Lynx welcomed back Olympians Lindsay Whalen, Maya Moore and Seimone Augustus at ...
7-30-12 With over 18-hundred cases reported, Minnesota is nowthe third leading state for cases of whooping cough this year. D...
7-25-12 (Washington, D-C) -- The latest check on children's well-being shows Minnesota rated as the fifth-best state in t...
WILLMAR, Minn. – 7-17-12-Corben Green extended his hitting streak to 20 games and three Stingers had multi-hit efforts ...
7-14-12 Dillon Haupt hit his first of two opposite-field solo home runs to right field to break a 2-2 tie in the fourth innin...
7-12-12 Corben Green’s RBI single in the bottom of the seventh inning broke a 3-3 tie and gave the Stingers a 4-3 victo...
7-11-12 In Washington, House Republicans are taking another shot at repealingthe 2010 healthcare reform law. A two-day debate...
7-10-12 One night after Willmar scored a franchise-record 16 runs in one game, the Stingers put up 21 runs on the scoreboard ...
7-10-12 A group backing the voter photo-ID constitutionalamendment says it's likely someone will sue Secretary of State M...
7-6-12 Willmar scored 12 runs in the first four innings, including home runs by Hunter Dozier and Corben Green, but the Sting...
7-5-12 Willmar scored six runs in the first two innings, but only plated one more run the rest of the way in an afternoon con...
ALEXANDRIA, Minn. – 7-3-12--Willmar rallied from a 3-1 deficit with a three-run seventh inning to take a 4-3 lead, but ...
DULUTH, Minn. – 6-29-12--Willmar tried to rally from a 4-0 deficit in the ninth inning with back-to-back doubles by Mit...
ST. CLOUD, Minn. – 6-20-12--Mitch Rowan’s 4-for-4 performance and a home run by Jack Cleary in his team debut hig...
– Six different Stingers had multi-hit games to lead an offensive surge of 15 hits in a 9-6 victory against St. Cloud M...
(Washington, DC) -- 05-30-2012-- The WNBA Minnesota Lynx will try to run their record toa perfect 5-and-0 with a road game i...
(Minneapolis, MN) -- The Minnesota Lynx host the Seattle Storm tonight. The Lynx have started the season 3-and-0. Seattle com...
WASHINGTON (AP) Andy Pettitte looked like he wanted to be anywhere but on the witness stand in the Roger Clemens perjury tria...
(Boston, MA) --04-26-2012-- The Stanley Cup will be hoisted by a different team this season. Joel Ward'sgoal 2:57 into ov...
(Eden Prairie, MN) -- Here is the 2012 schedule for the Minnesota Vikings:Friday, August 10th - at San Francisco, 8pm (PRESEA...
4-20-12 "Born Yesterday" hasthree more shows left at the Barn Theatre in Downtown Willmar. It features one of the l...
(Eden Prairie, MN) --04-18-2012-- The Minnesota Vikings have announced their 2012regular season schedule. The Vikes will o...
4-12-12 One of the largest and most elaborate sets ever constructed at the Barn Theatre in Willmar is part of the play "...
(Bloomington, MN) -- The Minnesota Republican Party is backing Lee Byberg to run against D-F-L Congressman Collin Peterson in...
(New York, NY) --03-29-2012-- The University of Minnesota men's basketball team playsfor the N-I-T championship tonight...
(New York, NY) --03-28-2012-- The University of Minnesota Mens Basketball team isheaded to the NIT Championship game after ...
(New York City, NY) --03-27-2012-- The Golden Gopher men's basketball team playsWashington tonight in the N-I-T semifin...
(Washington, DC) --03-26-2012-- The Minnesota Wild had several scoring opportunitiesbut could not find the net in a 3-0 shu...
3-25-12 Marcus Foligno's power-play tally early in the third period gave the Sabres a lead as Buffalo went on to top the ...
(Murfreesboro, TN) --03-22-2012-- The University of Minnesota men's basketball teamadvanced to the N-I-T Final Four wit...
(Minneapolis, MN) --03-09-2012-- The Timberwolves host the Lakers in a WesternConference matchup tonight at Target Center. ...
3-8-12 (Washington, D-C) -- The results are in from the latest Minnesota congressional "Hotdish Off." From the most...
2-25-12 A Vergas woman wants to run for 7th District Congress against incumbent Democrat Collin Peterson. In a news release, ...
(Undated) --02-21-2012-- Some athletes never recover from devastating knee injuries, but then there are others who have unwor...
2-17-12 Slower delivery, one less day of service and higherstamp prices are all needed to stem the massive flow of losses at ...
2-16-12 Teachers and school officials from around the area yesterday told representatives of Senator Al Franken the Bush-era ...
2-9-12 (Washington, D-C) -- A Minnesota girl is among nearly 40 people who have been injured when hot liquid sprayed from a n...
1-26-12 Representative Michele Bachmann says she will seek a fourthterm in Minnesota's 6th-District. Bachmann, who droppe...
1-25-12 -- Representative Michele Bachmann says she will seek a fourth term in Minnesota's 6th-District. Bachmann, who dr...
1-25-12 It's hard to go back home again. That's what a new poll says about two Minnesotans after their failed attempt...
1-8-12 (Washington, D.C.) -- The Timberwolves look for win number three when they face Washington on the road today (Sunday) ...
(MNN) -- The 3-12 Vikings host the 7-8 Bears at Mall of AmericaField today. It's the last game of the season for both teams, ...
(Eden Prairie, MN) -- Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback ChristianPonder has passed all of his concussion tests and is ex...
(Landover, MD) -- The Vikings say running back Adrian Peterson suffered a tear to the A-C-L of his left knee in yesterday's 3...
(Minneapolis MN) -- Drew Brees threw for 412 yards and five touchdowns tolead the Saints past the Vikings 42-20 at the Metr...
(Seattle, WA) -- South Dakota State guard Nate Wolters of St. Cloud pouredin 34 points in leading his team to a 92-73 victo...
12-15-11 (Washington, D-C) -- Seven Minnesota counties are eligible for low-interest rate loans from the U-S-D-A -- due to ad...
12-15-11 (Tacoma, WA) -- A Minnesota soldier was one of the men killed in the fatal crash of two Army helicopters near Tacoma...
(Minneapolis, MN) - The Minnesota Twins are expected to announce either today or tomorrow the free agent signing of outfielde...
(New York, NY) -- Wild rookie goaltender Matt Hackett received the NHL'sWeekly "Second Star" for his work in winn...
(Minneapolis, MN) -- The University of Minnesota volleyball team will playin the NCAA Sweet 16 this weekend in Minneapolis....
(Dallas, TX) -- The Twins have agreed to a one-year deal with relieverMatt Capps reportedly worth $4.75 million. Capps...
12-5-11 While Republicans were all aglow over last week's state economic projections showing a state budget surplus of 876 mi...
(Minneapolis, MN) -- The University of Minnesota volleyball team is hosting the first and second rounds of the N-C-A-A Tourna...
11-23-11 The White House has released details of today's Rose Garden ceremony to pardon the National Thanksgiving Turkey. Her...
11-21-11 The Willmar turkey which will eventually be chosen to be given to President Obama in a White House Rose Garden Cerem...
11-21-11 The Willmar Presidential Turkey Delegation is in Washington D.C. A short send-off ceremony took place at Willmar Hig...
11-14-11 Four Willmar Senior High School students will be making a trip to WashingtonD.C. to be a part of the Rose Garden cer...
11-11-11 It's official...Willmar Poultry CompanyExecutive Rick Huisinga will be presenting President Obama and his family wit...
(New York, NY) -- The Minnesota Lynx will pick third overall in the 2012W-N-B-A Draft next April. The defending W-N-B-A ch...
(Eden Prairie, MN) -- Here is the 2011 schedule and results for theMinnesota Vikings:Sunday, September 11 - San Diego 24, M...
10-27-11 New census numbers show Minnesota has the largestSomalis population in the U-S. The estimate puts Minnesota citizens...
(Eden Prairie, MN) -- Vikings quarterback Donovan McNabb was a littlesurprised when he learned rookie Christian Ponder was ...
9-19-11 Iran's promised release of Minnesota native Shane Bauer and a fellow captive remains in limbo. U of M Middle East exp...
9-12-11 On Sunday from the steps of the state Capitol, GovernorMark Dayton addressed a crowd that assembled to remember 9-11,...
9-10-11 The latest update from the state's Management and Budgetoffice sounds a warning about the U-S economy. The state's ec...
8-30-11 After the first weekend of the State Fair, MicheleBachmann leads among Republican presidential hopefuls in a straw po...
(Washington, DC) -- The Lynx ran past the Mystics 81-62 last (Thurs) nightin Washington for a franchise-record 19th win. S...
(Des Moines, IA) -- A former record-setting Golden Gopher quarterback isthe new coach of the arena football team in Iowa. ...
8-18-11 It may be mid-August but theCity of Willmar is still authorizing more road projects to be done this year. On Monday t...
(Nashville, TN) -- Tennessee's Jake Locker tossed a touchdown pass in hispro debut as the Tennessee Titans topped Vikings 1...
8-2-11 (Washington, DC) -- "Very glad that this thing is over," said Senator Al Franken after the U-S Senate passed...
7-28-11 Two of Minnesota's best-known lawmakers are making noisein Washington. Presidential candidate Michele Bachmann will d...
(Eden Prairie, MN) -- It looks like Donovan McNabb will be the Vikings starting quarterback for the 2011 season. The team is ...
(Undated) -- The Vikings are reportedly interested in Redskins quarterback Donovan McNabb.The NFL Network is reporting that ...
7-21-11 The governor is asking Washington for federal help,citing 19-million dollars worth of damage from early July storms w...
7-5-11 The Meeker County Sheriff’s Office says a boat accident injured a man yesterday afternoon near Darwin. At 2:46 p...
(Milwaukee, WI) -- Federal officials have put the kibosh on a massive drugtrafficking and illegal gambling ring operating thr...
5-23-11 One person is dead and around 30 people were injured,two critically, after a tornado ripped through North Minneapolis...
(Undated) -- Former Governor Tim Pawlenty plans to formally announce hiscampaign for the 2012 Republican presidential nominat...
(Scottsdale, AZ) -- A legend who will forever be associated with MinnesotaTwins baseball has died. Harmon Killebrew passed...
Minnesota is now 153 years old. It was on this day in 1858,President James Buchanon signed a bill approving Minnesota as the ...
Governor Dayton says President Obamawill not agree to a special "waiver" on the federal health care law thatRepubli...
(Undated) -- There were two games in the NHL Playoffs last night. Sean Bergenheim's two tallies electrified the Lightning as ...
(Tampa, FL) -- Former St. Cloud State hockey star Ryan Malone scored thego-ahead goal early in the third period to help Tam...
With the death of Osama Bin Laden, comes justice for the families of the Minnesota natives killed on 9-11. Among those who di...
(Undated) -- San Jose held on to home-ice as they topped the Red Wings, 2-1, in Game Two. Antti Niemi (ANN-tee nee-EM-ee) sto...
(New York, NY) -- The first round of the 2011 NFL Draft is complete. Numerous fans on hand took it as an opportunity to voice...
19 World War Two veterans from this area will be heading to Luverne today and Washington D.C. tomorrow where they'll see the ...
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7-29-11 Farewell Mick...they could use you in WashingtonNow that Willmar City Administrator Michael Schmit is retiring from t...
2-2-11 Egypt concernsIt's always refreshing to get a reminder every now and then of how lucky we are to live in America. Egyp...