May | 2012 | Statewide | Minnesota Public Radio News

Warm winter may have helped honeybees

Dan Gunderson May 31, 2012, 3:00 PM May 31, 2012

The moderate winter of 2011-12 likely is one reason more honeybees survived.

Rising rivers; telescope mystery; the miseducation of Jostens

Michael Olson May 31, 2012, 8:00 AM May 31, 2012

Firm tied to 35W bridge still getting Mpls. contracts, bidding on Stillwater bridge; Rising St. Croix, Mississippi rivers create headaches; St. Paul UCC church at brink of closing over gay-marriage stand; St. Paul UCC church at brink of closing over gay-marriage stand; U telescope’s two-day detour ends at Texas truck wash

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Fargo bank chooses new name- expands to Minnesota

Dan Gunderson May 30, 2012, 5:42 PM May 30, 2012

Fargo based State Bank & Trust is changing it’s name to coincide with a move into Minnesota markets.

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Accretive Senate panel in 24 Tweets

Michael Olson May 30, 2012, 2:07 PM May 30, 2012

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Minnesota Sen. Al Franken held a field hearing examining the collection practices of Accretive Health. Minn. AG Lori Swanson is investigating the company after receiving complaints of aggressive collection practices being used in hospitals.

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Mining exploration moves forward near BWCA

Michael Olson May 30, 2012, 8:00 AM May 30, 2012

Feds OK mineral exploration permits near Ely; Fire just latest setback for Verso; Wal-Mart takes aim at Best Buy with ads; Pay restored for local Guard; Waldron out, interim chief selected for Virginia Police; Coalition targets Minnesota farmers for cleanup of river sludge

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Calls for peace in Proctor follow alleged anti-gay attack

Michael Olson May 29, 2012, 7:45 AM May 29, 2012

Duluth News Tribune: “A throng of people displaying rainbow-themed flags, balloons and dress rallied Monday afternoon in Proctor to show their support for Max Pelofske, a gay 21-year-old Duluth man sent to the hospital with deep bruises after an alleged assault late Saturday night.”

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New Ulm woman carries torch for closing Kmart

David Cazares May 25, 2012, 10:52 AM May 25, 2012

Marge Hames, a 74-year-old retiree in New Ulm, is protesting the closing of her local Kmart.

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International Falls wins $657,000 grant for rail hub project

trobertson May 24, 2012, 3:10 PM May 24, 2012

The International Falls Economic Development Authority as been awarded a $657,000 grant to construct a warehouse that will aid international shipping and create jobs.

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