In an announcement Monday afternoon, Attorney General Lori Swanson announced she is running for Governor with Rep. Rick Nolan as her running mate. 

A Virginia man has entered the race for Saint Louis County Commissioner.

Duluth Fire officials say a structure fire in the Gary New Duluth neighborhood has been put out Monday morning.

Minnesota officials are working to repair damage caused by a flood of muddy water from an abandoned mine pit in the state's northern region.