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Minnesota Wild name Darby Hendrickson an assistant...
The Minnesota Wild have hired Darby Hendrickson, who scored the first goal in franchise history, as an assistant coach to Todd Richards.
Minnesota Vikings fell, but TV ratings rose
NEW YORK - Thursday's Minnesota Vikings-New Orleans Saints NFL opener earned the highest preliminary television rating for a regular-season, prime-time game in 13 years.
Minnesota Vikings Lose 14-9 in NFL Season Opener:...
The Minnesota Vikings may yet win their second straight division title this season, but they got off on the wrong foot. The New Orleans Saints squeaked out a win over Minnesota in a predictably low-scoring, borderline sloppy season-opening game Thursday night. Neither team fired on all cylinders, although Drew Brees and Devery Henderson did connect for the season's first touchdown less than ...
Minnesota Public Radio founder and chief executive...
The man who founded Minnesota Public Radio and built it into a national powerhouse will retire.
Minnesota's pheasant index remains unchanged from...
Minnesota's pheasant index remains unchanged from 2009 but is 22 percent below the 10-year average, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
Minnesota high court upholds conviction in murder...
The Minnesota Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the first-degree murder conviction of Jeremy Hull for murdering Little Falls native Lewis Wilczek in 2007.
Minnesota's offense needs work -- now
NEW ORLEANS -- For followers of the Minnesota Vikings , Thursday night was a litmus test. Are you an optimist or a pessimist? Do you see potential and get excited? Or do you see too many loose ends and wonder if the magic is gone? That's the fence I'm sitting on after the Vikings' 14-9 loss to the New Orleans Saints . Being the cynic I like to be, much of me wants to spew what seems to be ...
Minnesota high court rejects Hull's appeal; his...
The Minnesota Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the first-degree murder conviction of Jeremy Hull for murdering Little Falls native Lewis Wilczek in 2007.
Minnesota Vikings vs New Orleans Saints Season...
Minnesota Vikings VS New Orleans Saints Games Update: NFL Regular Season 2010 - The NFL fever is back with the start of their regular season for this year 2010. And to start up, the NFL will bring you another most exciting and extravagant schedule match tonight which will surely be awaited by many football fans out [...]
Minnesota Boy in Coma Stuck in Mexico
An 11-year-old old Minnesota boy is in a coma in a Mexican hospital and his family is desperately trying to bring him home. His family is trying to raise money for transportation.
Minnesota Vikings Vs. New Orleans Saints: Key...
The NFL regular season finally kicks off tonight, with the Minnesota Vikings and the New Orleans Saints re-living the 2010 NFC Championship Game at the Louisiana Superdome on NBC. There's certainly plenty of bad blood between these two clubs. January's 31-28 overtime thriller left behind plenty of fuel to stoke a fire on the field in New Orleans.  As such, the match-ups for tonight's season ...
Minnesota Vikings center John Sullivan probable...
Minnesota Vikings center John Sullivan is listed as probable for the season opener in New Orleans on Thursday night, even though he has missed virtually all of preseason with a calf injury.
Minnesota news digest
MINNEAPOLIS - The University of Minnesota Board of Regents has agreed to drop its lawsuit blocking a light rail line that's planned to run through the Minneapolis campus.
Minnesota man allegedly sent white powder to Dow...
A Minnesota man is facing federal charges for allegedly sending a note containing white powder to Dow Jones & Co.
Minnesota's child-sex-trafficking profile rising
If I told you more adolescent girls in Minnesota are exploited in the state's commercial sex trade in one month than all females murdered in one year, what would you say?

Faribault man faces charges in Landsverk case
One man was injured Wednesday morning in Wanamingo after the semi-trailer he was driving crashed into a ditch, releasing several hogs from the truck in the process.
Faribault man charged with aiding suicides takes...
FARIBAULT — A lawyer for an ex–nurse charged with encouraging two people to kill themselves via online conversations tried to get his client's confession thrown out Friday, saying his client was so stressed by police that he was rendered insane.
Driver charged in fatal river crash
FARIBAULT, Minn. - A Faribault man is accused of driving whileimpaired in a fatal river crash.
Faribault man charged in fatal Cannon River crash
A Faribault man is accused of driving while impaired in a fatal river crash.
Attorney for nurse accused of aiding suicides...
The attorney for a Faribault nurse accused of encouraging the suicides of two people during Internet chats plans to argue his client was mentally deficient at the time.
Loveall: He enjoys solving problems
Editor's note: Second of two articles on candidates for Faribault County commissioner in District 4.
Museum features county fair history
To commemorate the 150th Faribault County Fair, a museum was started this year.The museum features old memorabilia of past fairs. The exhibit shares the booth where KBEW broadcasts, in the exhibitors hall.
Faribault County's 150th fair opens
BLUE EARTH - The 150th Faribault County Fair was opened with recollections of the past.
Department budgets are 'bare bones'
BLUE EARTH - While levy limits and potential state aid cuts aren't announced yet, Faribault County commissioners are already reviewing their 2011 budget.
Faribault Co. Fair marks 150 years
BLUE EARTH - In recognition of the 150th Faribault County Fair this year, the organizers have jam-packed the 6-day affair with events and reflections on the history of the festiva.
Fair evolved, overcame
BLUE EARTH - Location wasn't the only battle the Faribault County Fair faced in its 150 years. Weather and war hurt exhibits and attendance. But the fair also had many successes, and saw changes as technology improved.
Blue Earth chief pursues elusive job
BLUE EARTH - Blue Earth Police Chief Dean Vereide is trying one more time to get the job he has always sought.Vereide filed for Faribault County sheriff this year. It will be his fourth time running for the office.
Gormley says he has brought savings
BLUE EARTH - Faribault County Sheriff Mike Gormley enjoys serving the public and says he wants to continue clamping down on drugs and his budget.Gormley is running for a second term. He will face Blue Earth Police Chief Dean Vereide in November.
Redesign will delay new bridge
BLUE EARTH - The design of a bridge had some eastern Faribault County residents in a tizzy. Now the county won't replace the bridge until next year, after the design is modified.The bridge in question is on County Road 16 near the Bricelyn corner.
Governor seeks disaster SBA declaration for Wadena...
[ST. PAUL - Gov. Tim Pawlenty on Wednesday sent a letter today to the U.S. Small Business Administration requesting an SBA Disaster Declaration in Faribault, Freeborn, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Polk, Steele and Wadena counties as a result of severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that occurred on June 17-26, 2010.
Grants aid radio upgrades
BLUE EARTH - Faribault County is slowly getting its new emergency radios, thanks to a flow of federal grants.Emergency manager Terry Campbell presented county commissioners with the second phase of a grant on Tuesday.
Group plans pound fixups
BLUE EARTH - Faribault County Humane Society is scraping together funds to improve the Blue Earth pound.Several board members met with Blue Earth City Council on Tuesday to discuss plan.
Obama declares disaster areas in 7 Minn. counties
The White House on Friday declared disaster areas in Faribault Freeborn Olmsted Otter Tail Polk Steele and Wadena ...
Man allegedly torched house
DELAVAN - A 32-year-old Delavan man allegedly set fire to his ex-girlfriend's house Wednesday, took off in a semi and fled police.Faribault County deputies responded at 3:15 p.m. Wednesday to 504 S. Main S.
Roverud faces rare challenge
BLUE EARTH - Faribault County Attorney Brian Roverud faces a challenger for the first time since he was elected 12 years ago. Public defender Troy Timmerman filed this year. "I guess I thought it was an opportunity," Timmer-man explained.
Disaster request from Minnesota storms sent to...
Gov. Tim Pawlenty wrote President Barack Obama today to seek a major disaster declaration for Faribault, Freeborn, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Polk, Steele and Wadena counties. Talk about this topic
Faribault Co. seeking assistance
BLUE EARTH - Faribault County commissioners have asked Gov. Tim Pawlenty for a disaster declaration after tornadoes ripped through portions of the county last week.Two F-0 tornadoes hit near Elmore.
14-year-old bicyclist dies of injuries
A 14-year-old boy who was hit by a car while riding his bike near Faribault has died.
Woman's body found in Cannon River
Authorities in Rice County found a woman's body in the Cannon River Sunday morning, possibly that of a Faribault resident who disappeared in April.
Winona debates liquor license issue
WINONA — People like to drink in Winona, and the numbers back it up. The city has 91 liquor licenses — one for every 335 people. Compare that to 550 people per license in Faribault, 447 in Austin, and 394 in Owatonna, and Winona has more licenses per capita than any similar–sized city in Minnesota.

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