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St. Cloud-area residents with a stake in the U.S. Senate race that finally ended Tuesday reacted with regret or rejoicing, depending on which side they supported.

I was very glad to see the column about staying in the Minnesota Republican Party, because I also believe that it's worth working with the party to restore our republic .

I'm not a racist. But I've had it with black people who refuse to obey the rules at local graduation ceremonies.

The Midtown Global Market in Minneapolis is celebrating Somali Independence Day.

Gov. Tim Pawlenty's unilateral spending cuts, designed to balance Minnesota's budget, affect the poor seeking health care, cities and counties that will lose some state aid and countless others.

A 25-year-old sex offender was arrested in the middle of the night while stealing mail in western Hennepin County, authorities said today.

Suspicious vehicle . Officers responded to a call about a person slumped in a vehicle near County Road 116 and County Road 30.

Clearing the way for what could be an attempt at higher office, Gov. Tim Pawlenty abruptly announced Tuesday that he would not seek a third term -- a move widely seen in political circles as the first step in a possible presidential run.

The Farmington Chamber of Commerce will hold a breakfast meeting from 8 to 9 a.m. May 28 at the Farmington Eagles Club, 200 Third St.

The car driven by 94-year-old Harold O. Pugh of Little Canada after the accident on Hwy.

A witness to the afternoon accident said Pugh's car didn't make a turn on U.S. 12 at County Road 92, first driving through the oncoming traffic lane and then dropping into a ditch.

How do you figure that - But my guess is Chenney would be wetting his pants and would be crying like a little baby See complete coverage Link: YouTube: Watch Jesse Ventura on Larry King Franken defends his win More from U.S. Senate Former Minnesota Gov.

Happy Mother's Day. As children around Central Minnesota are making brunch reservations, picking up flowers and signing cards, we thought it was a good time to ask for some motherly advice.

Dr. Maureen Reed, a former Independence Party candidate for lieutenant governor, on Wednesday filed to run for the 6th Congressional District seat held by U.S. Rep.

A doctor who ran for Lieutenant Governor on the Independence Party ticket now aims to run as a Democrat in Minnesota's 6th Congressional District.

A motorist who pulled his vehicle into a Maple Plain convenience store with methamphetamine "cooking" in his vehicle was arrested by police who were there getting gas for their squad car, authorities said.

Dr. Maureen Reed, a Stillwater area physician and the Independence Party's 2006 nominee for lieutenant governor, today announced she would seek the endorsements of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor and Independence parties for the 6th Congressional District seat held by Republican Rep.

Orono schools will be closed Monday and activities will be canceled due to a probable case of swine flu at the high school.

Orono schools will be closed Monday and activities will be canceled due to a probable case of swine flu at the high school.

The argument for women's rights is recent. The scope of these rights is not well known.