Minnesota’s population grew just enough in the past decade for the state to retain its eight seats in the U.S. House for the next 10 years, according to the first data released from the 2010 Census. The Census Bureau reported Tuesday that Minnesota’s population grew 7.8 percent — to 5.31 million — from 2000 to 2010. The nation as a whole grew faster, however, at 9.7 percent to 308.7 million.
Metrodome roof nearly clear of snow and ice
Workers were close Wednesday to clearing the remaining snow and ice from the roof of the Metrodome, which would allow more substantial repair work to begin nearly two weeks after a blizzard caused extensive damage to the home of the Minnesota Vikings. But Bill Lester, executive director of the Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission, said it’s …
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Census: Minnesota to keep 8 seats in U.S. House
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota will keep all eight of its U.S. House seats based on the newest U.S. Census count.
For Vikings fans, a rare return to frigid football
The Vikings host the Chicago Bears Monday night at the University of Minnesota’s outdoor TCF Bank Stadium. With temperatures forecast in the single digits, veteran fans who survived bitterly cold games at the old Metropolitan Stadium in Bloomington are sharing this friendly advice for their younger comrades: Gear up.
Europe’s snow cancels flights, Lady Gaga show
LONDON — Stranded travelers slept on makeshift beds at European airports Sunday as wintry weather caused travel havoc, dashing the hopes of those attempting to head away for the holidays by road, rail and air.
Economy, taxes on the mind of Minnesota voters
The economy, taxes and education were on the minds of Minnesotans who packed polling places shortly after they opened on Tuesday to choose a new governor and to vote for their favorites for Congress, the Legislature and local offices.
Nienstedt denies communion to GLBT button students
MINNEAPOLIS — The archbishop of the St. Paul-Minneapolis Archdiocese denied communion to a group of college students from St. John’s University and the College of St. Benedict because they were wearing rainbow-colored buttons in support of gay rights, a member of the group said Tuesday.
Police kill gunman who held 3 at Discovery Channel
SILVER SPRING, Md. — A man who railed against the Discovery Channel’s environmental programming for years burst into the company’s headquarters with at least one explosive device strapped to his body Wednesday and took three people hostage at gunpoint before police shot him to death, officials said.
Obama: End of Iraq combat mission not victory lap
FORT BLISS, Texas — President Barack Obama says the end of the U.S. combat mission in Iraq is not a time for a victory lap.
Speaking with troops in a dining hall on an Army base in El Paso, Texas, Obama said there is still much work to be done before Iraq can be an effective partner for the U.S. But he also said that Iraq has an opportunity to create a better future for itself.
Titanic expedition shows off some crisp new images
ST. JOHN’S, Newfoundland — An expedition surveying the wreck of the Titanic is showing off some crisp images of the world’s most famous shipwreck, but officials said Sunday they are headed back to shore. Officials from Expedition Titanic said in a statement they are now headed back to Newfoundland because high seas and winds brought on by hurricane Danielle are preventing researchers from carrying out their work.
Beck says US has `wandered in darkness’ too long
WASHINGTON — From the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, conservative broadcaster Glenn Beck told the tens of thousands of activists he drew from around the nation Saturday that the U.S. has too long “wandered in darkness.”
Elk River suspends football team over hazing claim
MINNEAPOLIS — The Elk River High School varsity football program has been suspended while the school district investigates an allegation of hazing and police pursue their own criminal probe, police said.
2 days of food stretched more than 2 weeks in mine
COPIAPO, Chile — Just 35 inches (90 centimeters) around the waist — that’s how skinny Chile’s 33 trapped miners have been told they need to be to squeeze through the escape tunnel, the health minister said Wednesday.
Rallies over mosque near ground zero get heated
NEW YORK — The proposed mosque near ground zero drew hundreds of fever-pitch demonstrators Sunday, with opponents carrying signs associating Islam with blood, supporters shouting, “Say no to racist fear!” and American flags waving on both sides.
Israel, Palestinians to resume peace talks Sept. 2
WASHINGTON — Israel and the Palestinians will resume long-stalled direct peace talks in Washington early next month with the aim of reaching a settlement in a year’s time, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Friday.