On this date in 1815, the Tambora Volcano in Indonesia erupted. This was the most powerful volcanic eruption of at least the past 1,000 years. Tens of thousands of people were killed in a torrent of ...

House majority leader says he told VanWinkle that taking a vacation during the legislative session was “inappropriate.” ...

Three of five selected grade cohorts were meeting proficiency benchmarks in early literacy and reading, as were three of the five grade cohorts measured by mathematics scores.

Across several agenda items, the council debated tax incentives and possibly becoming its own developer to address a lack of housing.

House Bill 1408 would have changed the legislative session schedule to require that the Legislature convene every year rather ...

Under the bill, any election law adopted by a county or city that is in conflict with state election laws would be void.

The legislation would lift liability from people who apply pesticide chemicals in accordance with their labeling.

All paddlefish snaggers must possess a paddlefish tag, in addition to a valid fishing license for anyone 16 and older. Lost ...

The four fee-free days are spread out over the year, giving people an opportunity to visit a state park for free in each season of the year.

Picked in the first round by the Wild last summer at the NHL draft, University of Denver defenseman Zeev Buium is a good bet ...

Chancellor Scott Olson is expected to make his recommendation during the meeting of the Minnesota State Colleges and ...

MINNEAPOLIS — The plaza outside Gate 34 at Target Field got a bit more crowded on Sunday as the Twins unveiled an 8-foot ...