Up to a foot of snow is expected to fall in southeastern Minnesota as a slow-moving storm overstayed its welcome for winter-weary residents.
Hundreds mourn fallen St. Paul police officer
A funeral was held Friday for 30-year-old Officer Josh Lynaugh at the Cathedral of St. Paul, who died of a heart attack last week after a police foot chase.
US joins fraud lawsuit against Lance Armstrong
The lawsuit alleges that riders on the postal service-sponsored team, including Armstrong, knowingly violated their postal service agreements by regularly using banned substances and methods to enhance their performance.
Mardi Gras rolling despite New Orleans rain threat
Overcast skies and the threat of rain couldn’t dampen the revelry of Mardi Gras as parades took to the streets early Tuesday, showering merrymaking crowds with trinkets of all descriptions.
Fugitive ex-LA cop charged with murder of officer
The prosecutor who filed murder charges against a fugitive former Los Angeles police officer that could result in the death penalty said he believes the man hasn’t finished carrying out his vendetta.
The Vatican announces Pope Benedict XVI will step down
On Monday, the Vatican announced that the leader of the world’s billion Roman Catholics was stepping down — the first pontiff to do so since 1415.
Former Montana QB’s rape trial begins
More than 150 potential jurors packed a hotel ballroom Friday for the rape trial of a former University of Montana quarterback, as attorneys attempted to seat an impartial panel in a town where Griz football is king.
Water line break floods downtown St. Paul streets
An underground water line ruptured early Saturday in downtown St. Paul, flooding several city blocks and temporarily causing a widespread drop in water pressure, officials said.
Hacker gains access to Bush family emails, photos
A mysterious email hacker apparently accessed private photos and messages sent between members of the Bush family, including both retired commanders in chief.
Huge storm blankets Northeast with 2 feet of snow
A behemoth storm packing hurricane-force wind gusts and blizzard conditions swept through the Northeast overnight, where more than 650,000 homes and businesses in the densely populated region lost power.
Boy Scouts delay decision on admitting gays
The Boy Scouts of America put off a decision Wednesday on whether to lift its ban on gay members and leaders, saying the question will be taken up at the organization’s national meeting in May.
15-year sentence in totem pole death
The 51-year-old man admitted he was arguing with his wife about his Internet romance just before she was pinned under the totem pole the two were carving at their home.
Obama to campaign for gun proposals in Minnesota
President Barack Obama’s visit to the Minneapolis Police Department’s Special Operations Center will mark the first time he has campaigned on his controversial proposals outside of Washington.
Disgruntlement with president rises to surface at Gustavus
Numerous Gustavus Adolphus College faculty, students and alumni are calling for President Jack Ohle’s resignation following years of complaints about his leadership.
Mayor: Minneapolis can handle another Super Bowl
The mayor of Minneapolis says a new Minnesota Vikings stadium puts the city in a position to host another Super Bowl.