Hormel sells whole-turkey business to another Minnesota company, but Jennie-O remains

Waning consumer demand and volatile commodity prices have put pressure on poultry producers. Life-Science Innovations already ...

Brooks Lee prepared to take next step as Twins shortstop after busy offseason

New Twins manager Derek Shelton has heard a lot of praise for Brooks Lee, who is trying to seize the starting shortstop job.
Opinion

Anderson: Amy Klobuchar needs to do more to protect the BWCA than voting to uphold the mining ban

The senator’s dad, Minneapolis Star columnist Jim Klobuchar, withstood attacks and stood firm on Boundary Waters protection.

Douglas: Expect a few dribs and drabs of snow next week

Last month Marianna, Fla., saw more snow (1.3 inches) than Salt Lake City (1/10th of an inch). The western U.S. has seen record warmth and drought, which bodes poorly for not only skiing, but a lack ...