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January 27, 2012Eric Kaler: TCF Bank stadium could host Vikings
The University of Minnesota President says the on-campus football field would be “quite adequate” if the Vikings decide to move forward with the Metordome site. MPR reports the Gophers would need to add seats and heat the field, but it’s unclear how much those improvements would cost. Alcohol licensing would also have to be negotiated, among other issues.
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January 27, 2012Tribal gaming at the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community: A heavily regulated game
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Recent print news articles suggest the biggest tribal casinos in the state, including Mystic Lake Casino Hotel operated by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, have gone years without inspections to validate the integrity of slots and table games. Unfortunately, this information is factually incorrect and misleading.
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Public Policy Polling says Mark Dayton is one of the most popular governors in the country, with 53 percent of voters approving of his work in office and just over a third disapproving. The latest survey also says a vote on a constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage could be close: 48 percent say they support it, while 44 percent are opposed.
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January 27, 2012This weekend’s Explore Minnesota deals
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There’s More to Explore in Minnesota! Browse Deals by category or perform a search for the deal that best fits your needs at Explore Minnesota Tourism.
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January 27, 2012Republican lawmaker says he’s open to Internet sales tax
Rep. Greg Davids, chairman of the House Taxes Committee, says the current policy is hurting Minnesota businesses, which often watch customers come in to browse but then leave to order goods online and get out of paying taxes.
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January 27, 2012Caffeine may alter women’s estrogen levels
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But effect is different in Asians, whites, study says.
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January 27, 2012DWI crackdown targets 13 counties
From now through September law enforcers will focus on the counties that in recent years have accounted for nearly half of the alcohol-related deaths on the roads. That includes Hennepin, Ramsey, Anoka, St. Louis, Dakota, Wright, Olmsted, Rice, Washington, Stearns, Sherburne, Scott and Carver.
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January 27, 2012Man who hit child at airport had been drinking
A 61-year-old man drank nearly 32 ounces of wine in just over an hour before he ran over a 6-year-old boy at the airport to greet his father’s return from service in Iraq, according to a criminal complaint. The boy suffered a broken leg, nose, and is missing some teeth, but doctors expect a full recovery.
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Kare 11 reports staff at St. Paul Municipal Athletics sent a letter home to parents reminding them to be good role models for their kids after a few instances of the grown-ups in the audience getting too boisterous or arguing with officials’ calls.
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January 26, 2012Cravaack: Environmentally sound mining vital to Minnesota’s economy
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U.S. Rep Chip Cravaack writes in the Duluth News Tribune: Minnesota is three things: timber, taconite, and tourism. To say we are pro-mining is quite an understatement. The mining industry is critical not only to the economic sustainability of the region but to the prosperity of the hard-working men, women and families who depend on its jobs.
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January 27, 2012Bachmann named as witness in Nashville lawsuit
Michele Bachmann is among 50 witnesses named in a messy, multimillion-dollar federal lawsuit involving a group of Tennessee investors and a California businessman over a failed television venture.
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January 27, 2012Get out for an indoor adventure this weekend
Sponsored by: Looking for fun this weekend? How about laser tag, rock climbing, batting cages or mini golf? Round up a group of friends and head out for a day of fun at one of these action-packed indoor recreation centers. Great for kids of all ages, you can play for hours and not worry about frostbite, sun burn or inclimate weather.
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A man who lost his $1,000 iPad to thieves helped authorities find the alleged culprits thanks to an iPhone app that tracked down the device. Kare 11 says the man got his iPad back in a few hours, and police answering the call uncovered an entire ring of criminals operating in Anoka County.
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January 27, 2012St. Francis student suspended over confederate flag tattoo
Administrators at St. Francis High School told a student he couldn’t come back until he covered up a tattoo because it violates the school’s dress code. While administrators say the tattoo could be offensive, the student says it’s free speech.
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January 26, 2012North Mankato teen impresses in ‘American Idol’ debut
During her audition, which aired Wednesday, Shelby Tweten said she suffers from depression and bipolar disorder. She wowed judges with her performance of Carrie Underwood’s “Temporary Home.”
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January 26, 2012Baby on billboard: Atheists take page from anti-abortion book
Minnesota Atheists says its new campaign is a satire of pro-life billboards. But these babies come with a message of non-belief. One example: “We are all born without belief in gods. Learn how to be a born-again atheist.”
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Four years ago Obama carried Minnesota by ten percentage points over Republican Sen. John McCain. Public Policy Polling finds the president with double-digit leads over each of the four men left vying for this year’s Republican nomination.
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January 27, 2012Canterbury Park poker dealer wins 60k on ‘Jeopardy’
Kirby Burnett was on the popular game show for three days this past week. The Star Tribune reports he walked away with $59,800 after defeating both opponents Monday and two challengers on Tuesday. The 57-year-old came in second place during Wednesday’s show.
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January 27, 2012Snow ushers in cooler weekend
A light snow shower should lead us into some cooler temperatures this weekend, though temps shouldn’t stray too far from the average. Most forecasters are predicting the metro will see anywhere from a light dusting to an inch of snow.
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January 27, 2012Minnesota slips to fifth place for wind energy
Minnesota was narrowly beat by Illinois with 2,733 megawatts of wind power capacity, according to an American Wind Energy Association report cited in the Pioneer Press. Texas, Iowa and California are the top three wind energy producers.
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January 27, 2012House lawmakers debut anti-bullying bill
Democratic Attorney General Lori Swanson first proposed the legislation that would require educators to promptly report bullying and discipline students involved. Minnesota’s current anti-bullying statute is only 37 words. The Star Tribune reports the bipartisan bill was introduced in the House Thursday.
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January 27, 2012Fridley woman wins $5,000 in annual quit-smoking contest
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A Fridley woman quit smoking after nearly 13 years to win the $5,000 grand prize in QUITPLAN Services’ fourth annual QuitCash Challenge.
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January 27, 2012107 dogs rescued near Bemidji arrive in Twin Cities
More than a hundred dogs that authorities removed from filthy conditions have arrived in the metro, where shelter workers are evaluating their health and administering vaccinations and treatments.
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January 27, 2012Barry Manilow coming to the X
The adult-contemporary pop star is returning to the Xcel Energy Center on April 13. Tickets go on sale Feb. 3 through Ticketmaster and at the Xcel box office.
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January 22, 2012BringMeTheNews to your inbox and win a weekend getaway
Start your day with the best Minnesota-related news in your inbox. Every day, our journalists hand-select interesting, relevant and unique stories from hundreds of different sources to bring you the most relevant news. For a limited time, when you sign up to have the news delivered to your inbox, you will be entered for a chance to win a Valentine’s Day weekend getaway.
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January 27, 2012Mayo doctor warns desk dwellers: Sitting is ‘the new smoking’
A Mayo Clinic researcher says a third of Minnesotans are either already diabetic or on their way, and the culprit, according to Dr. James Levine, could be sitting. He’s teaming up with other researchers at Mayo and the University of Minnesota to study how even a little activity, even standing, can improve health.
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January 27, 2012Book review: The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Living
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As beneficial as low-carb diets appear to be for people, the authors point out in several areas of the book that it is about low-carbohydrate living, not a low-carbohydrate “diet.”
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January 27, 2012Craft brewers are booming, but how thirsty is the market?
Minnesota is among states seeing a huge rise in small breweries, with at least 10 opening here just last year. While that’s great news for beer lovers, Minnesota Public Radio poses the question of whether the market can support the trend.
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January 26, 2012With age, men may lose thinking ability faster than women
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Men are more apt than women to lose thinking ability as they age, according to new research. And that mild cognitive impairment often leads to dementia.
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January 27, 2012Science Musuem to host ‘Real Pirates’ exhibit
“Real Pirates: The Untold Story of the Whydah from Slave Ship to Pirate Ship” features a collection of artifacts that divers recovered from an authentic pirate ship that sank in a storm in 1717.
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The Pioneer Press reports lawmakers are leaning toward using electronic pulltabs to pay for the state’s share. Republican Sen. Julie Rosen says a group of legislators trying to put together a package feels that the other leading option — slot machines at racetracks — wouldn’t get enough support.
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January 27, 2012Author Diane Wilson brings kids back to Dakota culture and values
Sponsored by: In her book, Diane Wilson explores WoDakota, a concept that elders explain to her involves “becoming Dakota every day.”
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January 26, 2012Walker Art Center features 50 years of Frank Gaard paintings
Minneapolis painter Frank Gaard has known controversy and hardship in the last 50 years. But through it all his fluorescent colors have portrayed everything from toys to philosophers.
