Latest Minnesota (MN) News

Endless Vote Recounting Tests Minnesota Niceness
New York Times, United States -
PAUL — Minnesota’s parodied but also admired temperament of tolerance and equanimity has been seriously strained by the endless campaign for the state’s --
Video: Coleman Sues Over Minn. Senate Recount Result AssociatedPress
Alan Page who was a star in Minnesota part of the team that -- USA Today
Coleman sues over Minnesota Senate recount result Minneapolis Star Tribune
Pioneer Press - MSNBC

NHL roundup: Minnesota slows down Boston with shutout
Austin American-Statesman, TX -
AP BOSTON — Niklas Backstrom stopped 28 shots for his second straight shutout and fifth of the season to lead the Minnesota Wild to a 1-0 win over the --
Backstrom leads Wild to win over Bruins The Associated Press
Wild-Bruins Preview USA Today
Around the NHL: Wild shuts down Bruins San Jose Mercury News
The Patriot Ledger - United Press International

Vikings their own worst enemy
Sports Network -
By Michael Rushton, NFL Contributing Editor (Sports Network) - For all the talk of what the Minnesota Vikings had heading into last Sunday's playoff bout --
Vikings show their true colors when a game means something Northfield News
Keeping it balanced Philadelphia Inquirer
Why the Minnesota Vikings Have Every Reason to Be Optimistic In 2009 Daily Norseman
USA Today - Pioneer Press

Foye leads Timberwolves to third straight win
The Associated Press -
(AP) — Randy Foye scored 23 points, including the go-ahead 3-pointer with 40 seconds left, and the Minnesota Timberwolves weathered a late rally to beat the --
Grizzlies notebook vs. Minnesota Memphis Commercial Appeal
Timberwolves-Grizzlies Preview USA Today
NBA: Minnesota 94, Memphis 87 United Press International
Sports Network - Minneapolis Star Tribune

Could the Tampa Bay Rays be the next Minnesota Twins?
Examiner.com -
Only one team appears to be on a similar track as Brooklyn/LA, Minnesota, Atlanta and St. Louis: the Tampa Bay Rays. Joe Maddon is entering his just his --
Funeral Scheduled for Minnesota Twins' Owner Carl Pohlad FOX 9 News
Minnesota Twins' next leader already is in place Pioneer Press
Minnesota Twins Owner Carl Pohlad Dies at Age 93 Associated Content
Minneapolis City Pages - Detroit Free Press

2009 Minnesota Legislative Session Kicks Off
KEYC, MN -
-- Anderson Kelliher says, "At least 40 other states face similar or as bad of problems as we do, the challenge is how to keep Minnesota moving forward. --
First Day of Minnesota's Legislative Session KIMT
Day One: Minnesota legislators begin session Minneapolis Star Tribune
News Minute: Here is the latest Minnesota news from The Associated -- WKBT
In-Forum - MinnPost.com

News of Minnesota Gophers hockey coach Don Lucia's illness stuns --
Pioneer Press, MN -
By Bruce Brothers and John Shipley Several former players expressed shock this week regarding the unknown illness of University of Minnesota men's hockey --
Gophers Host Big Ten Co-Leader Indiana on Thursday Gophersports.com
No. 21 Minnesota tops No. 24 Ohio State 68-59 The Associated Press
Defense Carries Gophers While Players Develop FightOnState.com
Gophersports.com - Pioneer Press

Mystery Remains After Wisconsin Man's Deathbed 'Confession'
FOXNews -
Jacob's mother, Patty Wetterling, told KARE-TV in the Twin Cities that she had met the man a long time ago when he came to Minnesota "with psychic --
Police dismiss tantalizing tip in 1989 Wetterling case Minneapolis Star Tribune
Child Porn, Cannibalistic Texts Found In Dead Man's Home WISN.com
New Lead In Wetterling Case? KEYC
Today's TMJ4 - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Roof hired as Auburn defensive coordinator
CNN -
The 45-year-old Roof spent last season as defensive coordinator at Minnesota, which improved from 119th nationally in total defense in 2007 to 79th under --
Roof leaving Minnesota for Auburn College Fantasy Football Insider
Both Minnesota Coordinators Resign FanHouse
Ted Roof, Mike Dunbar Resign From Gopher's The Same Day -- Post Chronicle
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Minnesota PUC to hold Big Stone II hearing
MSNBC -
By AP - Sioux Falls, SD The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission has scheduled final hearings on permits for transmission lines that would carry --
Big Stone II addresses electricity needs Fergus Falls Daily Journal