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Romney, Gingrich Proceed Carefully In GOP Showdown
MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — The once-bursting 2012 Republican presidential field is narrowing to a two-man race, and GOP voters have one month before casting the first votes to winnow it to one. Barring a...
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Police: Searchers Find Apparent Missing Person’s Body
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Volunteer searchers found a body Saturday morning that appears to be that of a 57-year-old Ham Lake man who has been missing since October, authorities said. Volunteers found the...
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Wayne State knocks Out Minnesota Duluth 31-25
DULUTH, Minn. (AP) — Wayne State seemed right at home on the road once again, and likely earned another lengthy trip for its troubles. Troy Burrell caught 11 passes for 163 yards and two touchdowns...
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Despite Sanctions, Syrian Violence Intensifies
Although the Arab League has tightened the choke collar of economic sanctions around Syria’s neck, the story in the troubled country remains generally the same. For eight months now, government...
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Gophers Top S. Cali, 55-40
Despite losing Trevor Mbakwe to injury, the Gophers pulled through again today and beat Southern California 55-40. [WCCO: Sports]
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Cain Suspends Campaign Shifting GOP Race
ATLANTA (AP) — A defiant Herman Cain suspended his faltering bid for the Republican presidential nomination Saturday amid a drumbeat of sexual misconduct allegations against him, throwing his...
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St. Paul Police Seek Help Finding Missing Woman
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – St. Paul Police are asking the public’s help in finding a 70-year-old woman who’s been reported missing since 5 p.m. Friday. Chiamee Her was last seen on the 100 block of West...
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70-Year-Old Woman Missing In St. Paul
Chiamee Her has been missing since 5 p.m. yesterday, police said. She left her home on foot and without a cell phone. Police described her as a 4-foot, 10-inch tall Hmong woman that weighs about 110...
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5 Myths About The Arab Spring
One is the idea that the movement belongs to the Facebook generation. Facebook many have played a role in organizing the protests, but the young people who use it don’t have the grassroots following...
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Egyptian Brotherhood In Lead Night Of Run-Off Vote
Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood looks to take power in Egypt’s parliament. Elections won’t be complete in the county until January, but the brotherhood has power in numbers. [Reuters]
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Man Regrets Letting Child, 9, Drive After He Drinks
He thought the act would recreate a moment of his childhood. He even bragged out his 9-year-old daughter’s driving skills. But when a cop pulled the car both were in over and found a girl behind the...
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Movie Blog: Falling In Love With ‘Women On The 6th Floor’
Some people in love with French films, baguettes and Bordeaux wines consider themselves Francophiles. I like all those things, but I harbor a special affection for the Spanish, as does The Women On The...
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Farmville Makers Now 3rd Gaming Firm
Nintendo showed everyone with the Wii hat casual games can make you money. Then Zynga showed that Facebook is just one big pool of casual gamers. Now Zynga, the makers of Farmville, is the third...
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Bemidji St. Beats St. Cloud St. 3-1
BEMIDJI, Minn. (AP) — Bemidji State goalie Dan Bakala made 33 saves to lead the Beavers over St. Cloud State 3-1 Saturday in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association. Bakala gave up a goal just 3:25...
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Newt Leads GOP In Latest Iowa Poll
Newt Gingrich is now leading the GOP pack in Iowa, a new poll shows. Behind him are Ron Paul and Mitt Romney. Perry and Cain are noticeably absent. Wonder why. [CBS News]
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The Child Care Unionization Debate Intensifies Before Vote
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – The debate over whether to unionize childcare providers in the state heats up next week. A judge will Monday decide whether to issue an injunction on a lawsuit filed to stop the...
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Sister Mourns Preventable Police Officer Death
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – The St. Louis Park Police Department will remember one of their own as a devoted family man who loved his job and the community he served. Mike Pollitz died Wednesday afternoon...
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Man Proposes At The Holidazzle
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Saturday’s snow became a glittering backdrop as Matt Echols asked his girlfriend, Kathryn Morris, an important question at the Holidazzle Parade. Would she marry him? She said...
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Live Better: Lincoln Place Offers Homes For Homeless Youths
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – On any given night in the Twin Cities, there are roughly 1,000 people who don’t have a place to sleep. If all of the homeless shelters are filled to capacity, only 30 percent of...
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Should Disabled People Be Allowed To Hire Sex Workers?
I’m not sure if it’s illegal for disabled Minnesotans to hire people for sexual purposes, but I think the idea is interesting. What do you think? Should disabled people be allowed to hire sex workers?...
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