Body Found On St. Croix River Shore Identified
Powerball Jackpot Quickly Jumps to $550 Million
The Powerball jackpot has jumped to $550 million, a major climb less than a day after the latest drawing produced no winning ticket. The announcement Thursday by the Multi-State Lottery Association means ticket sales have soared as the frenzy grows for a chance to win the big prize.
Dayton: Use Cigarette, Corporate Taxes for Stadium
Gov. Mark Dayton is proposing that lawmakers use new revenue from taxes on cigarettes and corporate income to shore up the state's share of the new Minnesota Vikings stadium. Dayton's revenue commissioner unveiled the latest proposal Thursday in the House-Senate tax conference committee.
Fight To Stop Spread of Asian Carp Goes High Tech
Researchers Begin Collaring Minnesota Moose Calves
Jogger Falls to Death in Red Wing
Authorities say a jogger fell to his death from a Mississippi River bluff in Red Wing. Police say the man's body was found Wednesday night at the bottom of a 200-foot-high rock wall on the north side of Barn Bluff. Witnesses tried to revive him, but he was pronounced dead after first responders arrived.
Minnesota Senate Leader: Minimum Wage Hike Unlikely
Firefighters Continue to Work Northwest Minnesota Wildfire
Lighter winds are expected to help firefighters working to contain a wildfire that has consumed 7,100 acres in northwestern Minnesota. Department of Natural Resources spokesman Jeff Edmonds says the fire that has destroyed a dozen homes and 43 other structures remains 25 percent contained Thursday.
No Powerball Winner; Jackpot Soars to $475 Million

