Regional News

Nature Conservancy Adds To Preserve In Pope County

The Nature Conservancy says it has protected nearly 150 acres of prairie and wetlands it will add to its 650-acre Ordway Prairie Preserve in Pope County in west-central Minnesota. Read More

Minn. Dad Pleads Guilty In Candy Confrontation

A father has pleaded guilty to aiming an assault rifle at some youngsters he thought had stolen Halloween candy from one of his children. Read More

3M Boosts Dividend, Adds To Share Buyback Pool

3M Co., which makes Scotch tape, building supplies and other items, is increasing its dividend 8 percent and will add more money to a fund for share repurchases. Read More

State Senator Renews Push For Sunday Liquor Sales

A Duluth lawmaker is pushing a bill that would legalize liquor sales on Sundays, even though he admits its chances are slim. Read More

ND Oil Tax Restructuring Measure Meets Opposition

Education and public worker groups are opposing a plan to restructure oil taxes in North Dakota, saying the measure could impact funding for schools and employees. Read More

States Propose Limiting Use Of Drones By Police

Lawmakers in at least 11 states including North Dakota are seriously considering passing legislation to restrict the use of drones over their skies Read More

North Dakota Woman Pleads Guilty To Drug Charge

A North Dakota woman faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to distributing methamphetamine. Read More

Xcel Plans To Tap More Wind Power

Xcel Energy plans to capitalize on what could be a buyer's market for wind energy this year. Read More

Tentative Contract Deal Reached For Some MNSCU Employees

The agreement was announced Tuesday by the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system and the Minnesota State University Association of Administrative and Service Faculty. Read More

Some Minnesota University System Employees To Vote On New Contract