A government report shows four cities that best weathered the recession include Minneapolis.
The National Transportation Safety Board is recommending better communication procedures after reviewing the Northwest Airlines flight that overshot the Minneapolis airport.
A 50-year-old Winona man is in custody at a Rochester hospital after he allegedly locked himself in his bathroom, ripped the toilet from the floor, then used the commode to threaten police.

The City of Duluth's Parks and Recreation Division has closed Chester Bowl Ski Hill for the season, and is asking the public to stay off city hiking trails until the wet conditions improve.

The United Way of Greater Duluth is asking for the community to donate their used bikes between March 17-31.
The Texas firm, Windsor Foods is recalling approximately 1.7 million pounds of ready-to-eat packages of beef taquito and chicken quesadilla products that may be contaminated with Salmonella.