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As more stores push for Thanksgiving shoppers, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is stepping up its game for the official kickoff to the holiday shopping season. The world's largest retailer said Tuesday that it will start to offer its holiday blockbuster deals at 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving at its stores, two hours earlier than last year.

Adrian Peterson ran for 75 yards and two scores and the Minnesota Vikings stopped the Washington Redskins at the 4 in the final seconds to hold on for a 34-27 victory Thursday night. There are two teams with worse records than the Vikings.

St. Cloud voters will have an $18 million bond referendum on the November ballot. If it passes, the additional tax money would be spent on the city's infrastructure and road repairs.

One of the two Constitutional Amendment questions on the ballot on November 6th is about requiring a photo I.D. to vote. If the amendment questions passes, voters would be required to show a government approved photo I.D.

One of the two Constitutional Amendment questions that will be on the ballot in Minnesota on November 6th is the Marriage Amendment question.

There are no new talks scheduled as Minnesota's government shutdown enters its second week. Has the shutdown affected you and your family? Take our poll

About five months into his job, Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton has the support of a majority of Minnesotans. A new Star Tribune Minnesota Poll published Sunday says 54 percent of those surveyed approve of how Dayton is doing his job while 20 percent disapprove.

A new Star Tribune Minnesota Poll says a majority of Minnesotans want to solve the state's budget problems with a mix of tax hikes and decreased spending. Results of the poll published Sunday show 63 percent of respondents favor a blend of higher taxes and decreases in services to fix the state's $5 billion projected deficit.

A new poll shows the majority of Minnesotans surveyed oppose amending the state Constitution to ban gay marriage. The Star Tribune Minnesota Poll says 55 percent of respondents oppose such a ban, while 39 percent favor it.

A new poll shows the majority of respondents oppose using taxpayer money to build a new stadium for the Minnesota Vikings. The latest Star Tribune Minnesota Poll shows more than 60 percent of Minnesotans surveyed say the Vikings should keep playing in the Metrodome, where they've been for 29 years.