
Friday 27th January, 2012
100-plus dogs seized from Bemidji property
More than 100 dogs that were running amok on a property in Bemidji, Minn., earlier this week are now housed at the Animal Humane Society in Golden Valley, where they'll be evaluated and put up ...
New Minneapolis fire chief sees tough road
Saying goodbye to the fire chief and welcoming a new one has become a familiar ritual in Minneapolis -- and it unfolded again on Friday as the City Council approved John Fruetel for the post hours ...
Man charged in shooting of cougar
FILE - This Nov. 28, 2011, file photo provided by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources shows a cougar that was shot and killed in a rural area of Jackson County in southwestern Minnesota. ...
'Taboo Goddess' in Stillwater pleads guilty to violating ordinance
Star TribuneThe woman who billed herself as Stillwater's "Taboo Goddess" pleaded guilty Friday to operating a dominatrix business in a neighborhood without a city license. Kristal Ann Taylor, ...
Ex-pastor convicted in North High staffe's slaying
Star TribuneAn ex-Minneapolis church pastor will spend the rest of his life in prison following his conviction Friday for the murder of a popular North High School staffer. After a two-week trial and six hours ...
New federal charges hit Jim Hoffman, wife
Star TribuneAfter 30 years of alleged frauds, bad dealings and dishonesty, a Hastings couple appear to be on the verge of pleading guilty to criminal charges arising from a lengthy federal investigation into an ...
Kaler talks U priorities in first Capitol visit
The Minnesota DailyPresident Eric Kaler, right, speaks to the media about the University's 2012 legislative priorities Friday at the State Capitol in St. Paul. Kaler was joined by the University's new ...
U student victim of hit and run
The Minnesota Daily27 An unknown driver hit a University of Minnesota student and fled the scene. Arianna Verette suffered minor injuries after rolling over the hood of a car which hit her as she was crossing the ...
St. Paul man accused of driving drunk with kids in car
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License Your Pet With City And Save On $$$ And Stress
WCCOIf you love your pet, the City of Minneapolis has an incentive that could save you money and stress. If you license your pet with the city, authorities will notify you if it gets loose and ends up ...
Kennedy Wrestler With Autism Beats The Odds To State Ranking
WCCO— To be among the best athletes in the state it takes hard work, passion and great coaching. That’s certainly the case for a unique athlete from Bloomington who is now beating the ...
Weather Impacts Ice Sculpture Making At Winter Carnival
WCCO— Warmer weather put a damper on the multi-block ice carving contest at the St. Paul Winter Carnival. It’s a 48-hour event, but Thursday's sunshine took away some precious hours ...
Minn. Labor Unions, GOP Fight Over ‘Right To Work’
WCCO— Minnesota Republicans are preparing to debate a constitutional amendment making union membership voluntary. However, state labor leaders say it’s a ';union killer.'; At the ...
MN Girl Granted Dying Wish To Help Sick Children Worldwide
WCCO— A young Minnesota girl’s dying wish is now helping sick children across the world. Priyanka Bhakta, 8, died from Acute Lymphoblast Leukemia in 2003, already knowing what legacy she ...
As The Unemployment Rate Drops, Extended Benefits Get Cut
WCCOMinnesota’s economy is bouncing back as it added nearly 8,000 jobs in January. As a result, the state's unemployment rate fell to 5.7 percent, which is considerably lower than the ...
3 Days Into Minn. Legislative Session, Bickering Begins
WCCO— Just six months ago, an inability to see eye-to-eye led to Minnesota’s longest state shutdown. Now, the 2012 legislative session is only three days old, but state lawmakers on opposite ...
Man Accused Of Threating Metro Transit Driver On Bus
WCCO- A 52-year-old Minneapolis man is accused of threatening a Metro Transit bus driver and several other people, including police, according to charges filed Friday in Hennepin County Court. Gene ...
Man Found Guilty In North H.S. Educator’s Death
WCCOA man who, while an associate minister at a north Minneapolis church, was arrested after the shooting death of a high school staff member has been found guilty of the crime. A jury found Derrick ...
Hockey Nonprofit Seeks Help Finding Stolen Trailer
WCCOA Minnesota-based nonprofit that helps people in power wheelchairs play hockey is asking for help in finding a stolen equipment trailer. The Minnesota PowerHockey League says an equipment trailer ...
NFL Timing May Slow Vikes Stadium Momentum
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2 Bloomington Residents Indicted For Mortgage Fraud Scam
WCCO— Two Bloomington residents could face more than 20 years in prison after being indicted for allegedly defrauding financial institutions and homeowners under a guise of a program to rescue ...
Span eager to spring back into action
Minnesota Twins'); } MINNEAPOLIS -- Denard Span said he's feeling the best he's felt physically in two years, and that he's willing to play wherever the Twins ask him to this upcoming ...
Statue honoring Hrbek to be unveiled in 2012
Minnesota Twins'); } MINNEAPOLIS -- Twins president Dave St. Peter made a slew of announcements during a media luncheon on Friday, including the decision to honor Kent Hrbek with a statue outside of Gate ...
Pascual elected to Twins Hall of Fame
Minnesota Twins'); } MINNEAPOLIS -- Former Twins right-hander Camilo Pascual was elected as the lone inductee into the Twins Hall of Fame this year, club president Dave St. Peter announced Friday. ...
Gardenhire: Pavano is Opening Day starter
Minnesota Twins'); } MINNEAPOLIS -- Twins manager Ron Gardenhire confirmed on Friday that veteran right-hander Carl Pavano is slated to be the club's Opening Day starter on April 6 when the Twins play ...
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