4+ day, 3+ hour ago   (139+ words) Minnesota’s widespread drought could affect the timing and intensity of this year’s fall colors. The Department of Natural Resources says severe drought can make some colors less brilliant. It can also cause leaves to change early, change later or fall…...

5+ day, 3+ hour ago   (101+ words) Law-enforcement officials say advance planning and legal intervention contributed to a calmer Minnesota State Fair. Fair officials reported only nine arrests or citations during the entire 12-day event. Before the fair, state and Ramsey County officials obtained court orders and…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (182+ words) Rising Medicaid expenses and uncertain federal funding are putting additional pressure on Minnesota’s state budget. Medical Assistance—Minnesota’s Medicaid program—provides health coverage to more than 1-point-2 million people. It supports hospitals, nursing homes, mental-health centers, community clinics and home-care…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (166+ words) The University of Minnesota is celebrating its 175th anniversary with a new signature ice cream flavor. North Star Apple Crisp combines apple-crisp flavors and crunchy topping with a swirl of aronia berry. University officials say it highlights Minnesota’s dairy industry and…...