No black women? St. Paul cops adjust recruiting tactics

One defense attorney wondered if the complaint, which focused almost entirely on Jayme Closs' abduction and her escape, was "designed to send a signal to the defense that the evidence against their client is overwhelming." | Ex-kidnapping victims: Jayme needs space, time to heal

While the hit to the overall economy so far remains slight, economist foresee real damage if the shutdown drags into February or beyond. | Walz vows to keep programs afloat during shutdown | Congress plans to skip planned recess if shutdown goes on

Several University of Minnesota experts walked the House committee members through the changes in temperature and precipitation the state is already seeing thanks to a changing climate.

Alfred Newman served from 1943 to 1945, transmitting codes in his native tongue which prevented the Japanese from gleaning U.S. intelligence during World War II.