Regional News

About 180 Pigs Killed In Barn Fire In Southern MN

About 180 pigs died as a result of a hog barn fire near Conger in southern Minnesota.   Read More

DNR Hopes Vikings Stadium Will Be "Bird" Friendly

The DNR has urged planners to consider ``bird-friendly designs'' to reduce the potential for fatal collisions with birds. The agency's comments were included in a 75-page document released Tuesday that's part of the environmental review process.   Read More

Schafer Speaks To South Dakota Business Leaders About North Dakota Oil Boom

Ed Schafer spoke to the business owners during the keynote speech of a conference about the Bakken oil boom and opportunities for western South Dakota businesses.  Read More

Housing Fund Coming Up Short In ND Oil Country

Contributions are lagging for a fund aimed at building affordable housing in North Dakota's booming oil patch.   Read More

Man Shoots Granddaughter, Mistaken For Intruder

Rochester police say a grandfather shot and critically wounded his teenage granddaughter after mistaking her for an intruder.   Read More

SD Trooper Seizes Nearly 100 Pounds Of Marijuana

A South Dakota Highway Patrol trooper and his drug-sniffing dog seized nearly 100 pounds of marijuana in two unrelated traffic stops east of Box Elder.   Read More

Man charged in attempted kidnapping in Minot

Authorities have charged a man in the attempted kidnapping of a woman at a Minot Walmart.   Read More

Mankato Man Sentenced To Four Years For Fatal Crash

A Minnesota man made a tearful plea for leniency before a judge sentenced him to just over four years in prison for a crash that killed two people.   Read More

Snowfall Boon For Upper Midwest Outdoors Fans

After enduring a snowless winter, skiers and snowmobilers are rejoicing after a December storm dumped up to 16 inches of snow on parts of the Upper Midwest.   Read More

SPCO Cancels More Concerts

Management at the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra has canceled all concerts through February 8th.   Read More