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The net loss includes $8.03 billion worth of write-offs because of a decline in value of North American assets and Ford Motor Credit Co.'s lease portfolio.
War protest walking through Racine
On Thursday afternoon, participants in Witness Against War 2008 will stop in Racine on their way to St.
Metro school districts forced to increase costs of lunch
'Unhealthy' extras will be reduced on the menu Fresh fruits and vegetables are being added to the menu Lunches will go up 10 cents to: Elementary schools: $2.30 Junior and Senior High schools: $2.40 If food ...
Paul Event Moves To Larger Venue
PAUL, Minn. -- Supporters of maverick Rep. Ron Paul who are organizing a rally as an alternative to the Republican National Convention are moving their crosstown event to a larger venue.
Grassley won't be GOP delegate
Evangelical Christians in Iowa , dominant in the state's Republican Party, have denied Sen.
Ron Perlman stars as Hellboy in the supernatural action-adventure film series. SHNS photo by Egon Endrenyi/Columbia Pictures SHNS file photo by David James/Warner Brothers Christian Bale stars as Batman in the ...
Man killed in crash near Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport
A man died in a crash on a busy Twin Cities highway Sunday evening. The accident happened just after 7pm on Highway 62 at Highway 55 just north of the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
Couples' style platforms contrast
One thing is for sure: Both potential first couples of the United States are well-dressed. John McCain and Barack Obama both appear to be going for a commanding presence, while at the same time competing to see ...
A Torah scroll valued at about $30,000 that was reported stolen from a St. Louis-area synagogue is one of a handful of Torah scrolls stolen in the past year in the United States, mystifying police and the ...
Suspect in Hopkins stabbing expected to be charged
St. Paul, Minn. - A 27-year-old man is expected to be charged before noon today in the murder of a Hopkins woman.
New bus service begins operation
A new bus service started operating in Sheboygan Thursday with destinations including Minneapolis, Milwaukee and Green Bay.
GOP convention may boost Eau Claire air traffic
The Republican National Convention in early September in St. Paul could have an effect on air traffic in Eau Claire.
Toxicology results released for Stout students killed in fire
Dunn County chief medical examiner Chris Kruse reported in a press release Tuesday afternoon that all three UW-Stout students who died in a fire April 5 were under the influence of alcohol at the time of their ...
Alcohol may have played a role in fatal Menomonie apartment fire
Toxicology results show the three UW-Stout students who died in a house fire had blood-alcohol levels between two and almost four times the legal limit to drive.
Met Council: Metro population steadily grows
The Twin Cities metro area's population grew to 2.85 million in 2007, according to the Metropolitan Council's annual population estimates.
Tests show alcohol levels in UW-Stout fire victims
Authorities say three college students who died in a house fire in April had blood-alcohol levels from two to almost four times the legal limit in drunken driving cases.
Dean Barkley to join U.S. Senate race
St. Paul, Minn. - Former Sen. Dean Barkley says he is almost certain he will enter Minnesota's U.S. Senate race today.
Minneapolis suburb tops 'best places' list
Minneapolis suburb Plymouth, Minn., has topped this year's Money Magazine list of "America's Best Places to Live." Plymouth was followed on the list by Fort Collins, Colo.; Naperville, Ill.; Irvine, Calif.; ...
Organizers of Republican National Convention nab volunteers and meet latest fundraising goal
ST. PAUL, Minn. _ Organizers of the Republican National Convention say they have raised $39 million for the September event.The Minneapolis Saint Paul 2008 Host Committee said Monday it has met a July 15 ...
CNN 'multi-touch' wall convention-bound
CNN's so-called "multi-touch" computerized media wall will be on hand at this year's Democratic and Republican national conventions, the U.S. network says.