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In Minnesota, little urgency to end shutdown

Admin — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 18:16:07 +0000

In Minnesota, little urgency to end shutdown
Instead of sending Minnesota’s elected leaders into a frenzy of activity, the nation’s only state government shutdown has deepened the political paralysis that led them to their budget standoff. Top Democrats and…

Shooter Now: Minnesota Twins’ Joe Nathan ‘turning the corner’

Admin — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 18:15:17 +0000

Shooter Now: Minnesota Twins’ Joe Nathan ‘turning the corner’
In his last three appearances, Joe Nathan has not allowed a hit or run or walk while striking out four.

Public CMV parking a victim of Minnesota government shutdown

Admin — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 18:15:50 +0000

Public CMV parking a victim of Minnesota government shutdown
MINNEAPOLIS — If you’re heading toward Minnesota with a load or are already there, be prepared. The shutdown of the Minnesota state government Friday is already spilling over into the trucking industry with short- and long-term ramifications.

Minnesota man rescued from Mississippi River

Admin — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 18:20:00 +0000

Minnesota man rescued from Mississippi River
A Minnesota man was rescued from the Mississippi River in La Crosse.

Early Week One preview: Minnesota

Admin — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 18:17:06 +0000

Early Week One preview: Minnesota
After a brief hiatus, it’s time to jump back into our series looking at the Week One opponents for every Big Ten team. T-minus 10 weeks until the start of the season. Let’s examine the opening hurdle for the Minnesota Golden Gophers and first-year coach Jerry Kill. Week 1 Opponent: at Southern Cal Coach: Lane Kiffin (second year, 8-5) 2010 record: 8-5 (5-4, Pac-10) Returning starters: 14 (six …

Kurt Rambis: Minnesota Timberwolves Coach Rambis Likely to Be Fired

Admin — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 18:19:22 +0000

Kurt Rambis: Minnesota Timberwolves Coach Rambis Likely to Be Fired
Kurt Rambis Likely to Get the Axe in Minnesota, But Even When David Kahn Does the Right Thing, It’s Wrong Kurt Rambis was a dead coach walking coming into this offseason. He knew it, we knew it, and general manager David Kahn knew it. So, when reports surfaced today that Rambis was heading for the axe, they came as little surprise. According to Yahoo! Sports’ Adrian Wojnarowski, Rambis is set to …

Minnesota Budget Stalemate: The looming shutdown

Admin — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 18:15:21 +0000

Minnesota Budget Stalemate: The looming shutdown
After Gov. Mark Dayton rejected the most recent budget proposal by Republicans, a shutdown of state government is looking more likely. Midmorning gets the latest from reporter Tom Scheck.

Here is the latest Minnesota news from The Associated Press

Admin — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 18:15:45 +0000

Here is the latest Minnesota news from The Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) – Workers at a Target store in New York are expected to vote tonight on whether to join the country’s largest retail union.

Mariners at Minnesota Twins: May 24, 2011 game thread

Admin — Sun, 29 May 2011 18:16:12 +0000

Mariners at Minnesota Twins: May 24, 2011 game thread
The Mariners came a bit undone defensively in the bottom of the seventh and trail 4-2 as a result. Minnesota scored twice that frame, with a lot of help from a balk called on Doug Fister. Fister got his sixth strikeout to start things off, then saw Rene Rivera hit a ball down the right field line. Ichiro ran in on it, but pulled up late and allowed the ball to drop in for a single. Ichiro made a …

Potential AG coal lawsuit hangs on final days of Minnesota session

Admin — Mon, 23 May 2011 18:22:18 +0000

Potential AG coal lawsuit hangs on final days of Minnesota session
Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem said he approves of two Minnesota bills that would repeal the coal law he was contemplating a lawsuit over, but the question remains whether any legislation will be signed by Gov. Mark Dayton.