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Minnesota is the twelfth-largest state by area in the U.S., it is the 21st most populous, with just over five million residents as of 2006. The state is known as the "Land of 10,000 Lakes," and those lakes and the other waters for which the state is named, together with state and national forests and parks, offer residents and tourists a vigorous outdoor lifestyle.

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Lockdown at Minneapolis. schools extended

Mar 11, 2010 5:18 pm

MINNEAPOLIS Minneapolis public schools remained locked down for a second day today because of a vague Internet threat.

Birds at rest: Henderson museum takes flight

Mar 11, 2010 5:18 pm

HENDERSON, Minn. In most museums, it's look but don't touch. But in this one, it's all about a hands-on experience. Dolores Hagen operates Henderson Feathers, a bird-aficionado resource center that h...

Townships' wind-farm resolutions might have no effect

Mar 11, 2010 4:18 pm

While at least two Goodhue County townships weighed in on wind farms Tuesday night, a state official said Wednesday that their resolutions are a moot point.

Information session on service academies is March 20

Mar 11, 2010 4:18 pm

Students and their parents interested in possibly seeking an appointment to a U.S. service academy can attend a public information meeting on March 20 in Rochester.

Robber's sentence reduced because of appeals court ruling

Mar 11, 2010 4:18 pm

A Rochester man had his prison term nearly cut in half Tuesday, thanks to a ruling in November by the Minnesota Court of Appeals.

Lewiston City Council fires police chief

Mar 11, 2010 4:18 pm

LEWISTON Lewiston Police Chief Dave Kleinschmidt was fired Wednesday because the council said it learned recently that he was found guilty of falsely reporting a crime in July, 2000.

Rochester residents, police officers honored for crime-fighting, saving lives

Mar 11, 2010 3:18 pm

Numerous citizens and police officers were recognized for helping catch suspects and saving lives Wednesday during the annual police awards program at Rochester City Hall.

Judge weighs Rude case dismissal arguments

Mar 11, 2010 3:18 pm

A Mower County judge will decide whether or not a civil lawsuit involving former Austin School Board member Curt Rude, former Austin Superintendent Candace Raskin and Austin Public Schools will contin...

Correction

Mar 11, 2010 3:18 pm

A story on March 3 incorrectly stated a warrant had been issued for the arrest of George Aurther Dowdell. A summons was issued.

Greg Sellnow: The RAV has revved and now it will rest

Mar 11, 2010 1:18 pm

A couple of years ago, a car dealer friend who had been trying to put me in a new vehicle made a prediction about my 1997 Toyota RAV4, which at the time had more than 150,000 miles on it.

Local News from KTTC Rochester via Yahoo! News

Lewiston police chief fired

Mar 11, 2010 5:12 pm

LEWISTON, MN (KTTC-DT) It was a close vote, but after Wednesday night's city council meeting, Lewiston no longer has it's police chief. In a 3-to-2 vote, the council voted Dave Kleinschmidt out as chi...

University of Iowa gets ready for flooding

Mar 11, 2010 4:57 pm

The University of Iowa is stockpiling barriers, sand, pumps and other supplies just in case of flooding in Iowa City this spring.

Lost Boy finds family in Rochester

Mar 10, 2010 8:57 pm

In a truly heartwarming story, a Rochester man is reunited with his family on Tuesday night. He was a "Lost Boy" of Sudan during a time of genocide, and somehow survived the Civil war.

Pawlenty won't veto Minnesota construction projects bill

Mar 10, 2010 7:57 pm

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- Gov. Tim Pawlenty is withdrawing his threat to reject a $1 billion construction projects bill. Instead, the Republican governor says he can work with the current proposal from

Senate GOP leader backs Seifert in Minnesota Gov. race

Mar 10, 2010 6:12 pm

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- The top Minnesota Senate Republican is throwing his support behind Rep. Marty Seifert in the race for governor. Senate Minority Leader David Senjem of Rochester says he's seen

Web threats prompt lockdown of Minneapolis schools

Mar 10, 2010 5:27 pm

The Minneapolis School District has locked down all of its schools after police informed officials of vague threats posted on the Web.

Families: 3 Americans detained in Iran call home

Mar 10, 2010 4:27 pm

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- The families of three Americans detained in Iran for months say their loved ones have been allowed to call home for the first time. The families say in a statement they received t...

Crackdown on aggressive driving in Olmsted County

Mar 9, 2010 8:42 pm

In a span of two weeks, Olmsted County deputies made 173 traffic stopsduring their first HEAT wave against aggressive driving, but none were DWI arrests.

Mold allergies erupt

Mar 9, 2010 8:42 pm

With Southern Minnesota under an air quality alert and the snow starting to melt, many are feeling a little under the weather.

IA House approves cell phone ban for young drivers

Mar 9, 2010 5:42 pm

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- The Iowa House has narrowly voted to ban the state's youngest drivers from any use of cell phones or other hand-held electronic devices. The bill approved Monday would ban the

Local & Community News for Minnesota from TwinCities.com

St. Paul and Minneapolis police working with FBI, Interpol after school lockdowns in both cities

Mar 11, 2010 4:33 pm

The threats appeared to come from Australia.

Central Corridor work schedule is revealed

Mar 11, 2010 4:06 pm

Long-awaited construction schedules for the Central Corridor light-rail line in St. Paul were announced Wednesday, giving businesses, commuters and residents a sense of how to plan around what promise...

Xcel Energy lays out gas-line inspection plan

Mar 11, 2010 6:08 am

A top Xcel Energy official, accompanied by city and state safety officers, converged on St. Paul's Highland Park neighborhood Wednesday to explain to residents how they would find and fix any mislaid ...

Stillwater American Legion post seeks change to state's charitable-gambling laws

Mar 11, 2010 6:06 am

Two apartments above American Legion Post No. 48 in downtown Stillwater have been vacant since the state's gambling laws were changed a few years ago.

Burnsville homeowners asked to mow lawns on the street side of sidewalks

Mar 11, 2010 5:52 am

In Burnsville, that little patch of grass between the street and the sidewalk is a property owner's responsibility.

Bridget Coleman, 84: Mayor's mother was a true daughter of St. Paul

Mar 11, 2010 5:48 am

Her red hair was no lie. Bridget Rosemarie Coleman, mother of St. Paul's mayor, spent a hardscrabble childhood in the Rondo neighborhood and came

Pawlenty to sign -- but trim -- $1 billion bonding bill

Mar 11, 2010 5:36 am

Gov. Tim Pawlenty plans to sign and shave a $1 billion public-works bill that the Legislature is poised to pass today, even though it doesn't provide all the money he wanted to lock up sexual predator...

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