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Search for Mandy Matula Enters 4th Week
The search for a missing Eden Prairie woman is entering its fourth week. Mandy Matula was last seen May 1; since then, family, friends, and strangers have scoured areas from the metro to St.
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Jobless rates drop as seasonal hiring season blooms
Brainerd's unemployment rate has been dropping steadily since 15.4 percent in January to 12 percent as of April.
Minnesota is Home to Alternative Fuel Vehicle Test Track
The Center, a product of General Electric in Eden Prairie, is home to the largest selection of alternative fuel vehicles under one roof in the world.
Former exec saw problems at firm of Petters' fundraiser Fry
Working as the chief financial officer at the Minnetonka-based investment firm in 2002, Ceglia became concerned about the firm's lack of internal controls over financial operations.
Hann Doesn't Expect Results From Funding All-Day Kindergarten
Sen. David Hann doesn't think funding for all-day kindergarten will help the state much in solving its education problems.
Analysis: Chronic pain affects growing number of vets
Northwestern Health Sciences University chiropractor Zachary Zachman examines Patrick Nelson, a former Army paratrooper, May 6 in Bloomington, Minn.
BSM Student Wins $2,500 National Merit Scholarship
A Benilde-St. Margaret's student is among the winners of $2,500 National Merit Scholarships released Wednesday, the organization announced.
Veterinarian cost comparison shows varying prices
Some pet owners will do just about anything to ensure their pet lives a happy healthy life, but these days it can come at a pretty hefty price.
MNGOP runs out the clock on anti-bullying bill
Some MNGOPers are concerned stronger anti-bullying policies "would put students at risk of being labeled bullies for expressing religious views," the AP reports .
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Minnesota lawmakers take a break after overnight session at Capitol
They had been debating a bill that would allow child-care providers and personal-care workers to unionize.
Heart surgeon works on trial, presents for Verve Medical
I caught up with Dr. Richard Heuser on Friday, right after he finished a surgical procedure and before he headed out to Paris for an interventional cardiology meeting.
MN Gay Marriage Raises Issue: When Is It OK to Call Someone a Bigot?
When-if ever-is it fair to call another person a bigot? Leave your comment below.
Hann: New Taxes Would 'Hit Everybody in the State of Minnesota'
Sen. David Hann on Thursday criticized DFL tax proposals that he said would hurt Minnesotans and only chip away at the state's budget problems.
Movie Reviews: J.J. Abrams' 'Inventive, Surprising' Star Trek Sequel
Editor's Note: All reviews and information aggregated from Moviefone and RottenTomatoes .
Bloomington man is the go-to-guy for aviation records
When he's not traveling around monitoring and verifying aeronautic records, or soaring about in his own glider, Brian Utley spends his days working at Eden Prairie's WhereToLive.com, a web marketing and technology provider for real-estate companies.
Hockey Dads Working to Hydrate Athletes, Minus the Calories
At their cores, Edina resident John Montague and longtime friend Jesse Parker are a couple of hockey dads looking to keep local athletes healthy.
MN Gay Marriage Raises Issue: When Is It OK to Call Someone a Bigot?
When-if ever-is it fair to call another person a bigot? Leave your comment below.
Northfield's Temperature Breaks 90 Degrees
What a difference a couple of weeks make. On May 2, Northfield street crews were plowing six inches of heavy, wet snow from Division Street.
Minnesota DFLers have budget deal, so where are the bills?
With six days to go before the Legislature shuts down for the year, Gov. Mark Dayton and his fellow DFLers who control both chambers still haven't passed any of the tax and spending bills required to keep state government operating for the next two years.