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Gas Prices Higher Than Old Time Pumps Can Handle Sun, 11 May 2008 20:31:42 GMT
Fuel costs greater than $4 a gallon aren't just expensive for motorists. They're causing headaches for thousands of rural fuel dealers whose pumps can't count that high.

7 Burning Questions For Remaining Leg. Session Sun, 11 May 2008 20:24:58 GMT
Minnesota lawmakers burst from the gate in February, quickly finalizing spending for transportation upgrades and a long-pushed ballot measure dedicating dollars to outdoors and arts programs.

College Prof. Said To Carry On Wellstone's Legacy Sun, 11 May 2008 20:00:28 GMT
On the Senate campaign trail, Al Franken frequently invokes the name of his friend, the late Sen. Paul Wellstone, as a major inspiration. But as Franken moves to consolidate Democrats behind his challenge to Republican Sen. Norm Coleman, another Democrat is chipping into his support.

3 Killed In Wis. Medical Helicopter Crash Sun, 11 May 2008 20:14:12 GMT
A surgeon, nurse and pilot were killed when a University of Wisconsin Hospital Med Flight helicopter crashed shortly after dropping off a patient Saturday night in La Crosse.

Mark Olson May Run As Independent Sun, 11 May 2008 17:28:30 GMT
State Representative Mark Olson says he might still run for reelection as an independent after his Republican Party constituents endorsed someone else to run for his legislative seat.

Pawlenty Jokes About Lack Of Sex Life Sun, 11 May 2008 17:09:29 GMT
Gov. Tim Pawlenty spent the fishing opener with his wife, Mary Pawlenty, on Big Pelican Lake in Breezy Point, Minn.

Sunday Marks 150 Years For Minn. Sun, 11 May 2008 16:09:43 GMT
Minnesota has been a state for 150 years. President James Buchanan signed legislation on May 11, 1858 that made Minnesota the 32nd state in the Union.

Bridge Into Hastings Reducing Traffic To 1 Lane Sun, 11 May 2008 15:57:14 GMT
Traffic on the Highway 61 Bridge over the Mississippi River will be reduced to one lane at all times and will stay that way until mid-July.

Mid-May Snow Hits Northern Minn. Sun, 11 May 2008 15:07:11 GMT
It might be May, but there's still snow falling in parts of Minnesota. The National Weather Service reported that 4 inches of snow fell in Ely by Sunday morning.

Police: Burnsville Man Stabbed, Home Set On Fire Sun, 11 May 2008 13:53:33 GMT
A man in Burnsville, Minn. was stabbed, his home set on fire and his car stolen early Sunday morning, police said.

Gov. Pawlenty Makes Sex Joke At Wife's Expense 05-11-2008 11:55 AM CT
Gov. Tim Pawlenty spent the fishing opener with his wife, Mary Pawlenty, on Big Pelican Lake in Breezy Point, Minn., Esme Murphy reports (1:33).

Raw Video: Wis. Helicopter Crash Scene 05-11-2008 01:10 PM CT
A surgeon, nurse and pilot were killed when a University of Wisconsin Hospital Med Flight helicopter crashed after taking off Saturday night from La Crosse (2:55).

Morning Headlines From 05/11 05-11-2008 11:27 AM CT
International relief groups say a cargo ship carrying supplies cyclone victims in Myanmar has sunk, and Minnesota celebrates 150 years of statehood this Sunday, Esme Murphy reports (2:08).

Bobby Flay Throwing Down At MOA 05-11-2008 11:40 AM CT
Bobby Flay stopped by WCCO-TV studios to talk with Esme Murphy about his new book (4:13).

Twin Cities Housing Situation Looking Up 05-11-2008 11:50 AM CT
Esme Murphy talks with Greg Bauman, president of the St. Paul Area Realtors (3:34).

Keep Melanoma In Mind When Having Fun In The Sun 05-11-2008 11:45 AM CT
Esme Murphy talked about skin cancer risks with dermatologist Dr. Matthew Larson (3:01).

St. Paul Students Design Art For Chocolates 05-10-2008 10:55 PM CT
Earlier this week, dozens of kids from St. Paul schools put their pencils to work creating really cool designs to be featured on chocolates. Terri Gruca reports (0:37).

Celebrating 150 Years Of Minn. Statehood 05-11-2008 12:03 PM CT
Esme Murphy talks with Carolyn Kompelien about the state's sesquicentennial events (3:21).

Bone Marrow Donor Drive Honors Minn. Librarian 05-10-2008 10:47 PM CT
The National Marrow Donor Program is in the midst of its drive to help the 6,000 adults and children who look for a match online each day. Dennis Douda reports (2:15).

U.S. Farmers: High Demand, Price Of Rice Good News Sun, 11 May 2008 16:20:47 GMT
The greater demand for rice and new foreign customers driving the global price hike have been a boon to American farmers, who are welcoming the reprieve after years of shouldering high fuel and fertilizer costs and weak prices for their grain.

Wall Street Looks To Consumers For Direction Sun, 11 May 2008 18:31:15 GMT
With millions of stimulus checks going out to taxpayers, Wall Street wants to know where that money will be spent -- and this week's data could help investors gauge the mind-set of the average consumer.

Gas Prices Giving Bike Sales, Repairs A Boost Sun, 11 May 2008 19:51:30 GMT
Bicycle shops across the country are reporting strong sales so far this year, and more people are bringing in bikes that have been idled for years, thanks to rising fuel prices, bike dealers say.

In Dollars, A Stay-At-Home Mom's Salary: $117,000 Sun, 11 May 2008 03:26:03 GMT
If a stay-at-home mom could be compensated in dollars rather than personal satisfaction and unconditional love, she could command a salary in the area of $117,000 a year, according to a research firm that studies workplace compensation.

News Corp. Withdraws Bid To Purchase Newsday Sat, 10 May 2008 20:29:08 GMT
News Corp., the media conglomerate controlled by Rupert Murdoch, has withdrawn its bid to purchase the Long Island daily paper Newsday, a News Corp. spokeswoman said Saturday.

Who Has The Best Deal On Lawn Care Products? Sun, 11 May 2008 04:06:17 GMT
After the winter we've had, it's no wonder our lawns look tired. WCCO shopped six different locations to compare deals on products to revitalize your lawn.

Woman Sings Away Her Gas Price Frustrations Sun, 11 May 2008 00:16:17 GMT
While everyone is fed up about with the outrageous gas prices, one woman is expressing her frustrations by singing creative tunes.

Postal Rates To Increase Monday With 42-Cent Stamp Sat, 10 May 2008 19:23:09 GMT
The cost of mailing a letter goes up a penny to 42 cents on Monday, the latest in what are expected to be annual price adjustments by the Postal Service.

Spring Lake Park Man Charged In Baby's Beating Sat, 10 May 2008 21:13:54 GMT
A 24-year-old Spring Lake Park man is in custody for allegedly beating a 7-month-old baby so badly that the boy was left in a coma.

'Speed Racer' Lags Behind In Opening Weekend Sun, 11 May 2008 20:05:00 GMT
"Speed Racer" was lapped in its opening weekend at the box office as "Iron Man" continued to fire its jets with $50.5 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.

Dennis Farina Arrested At LAX For Concealed Gun Sun, 11 May 2008 20:13:23 GMT
Actor Dennis Farina was arrested Sunday at Los Angeles International Airport after a loaded gun was found in his carryon luggage. Police say the 64-year-old actor claimed he had forgotten the .22-caliber handgun was in his luggage.

Vanessa Williams Gets Degree 25 Years Later Sun, 11 May 2008 14:52:38 GMT
Vanessa Williams has received her bachelor of fine arts degree from Syracuse University, nearly 25 years after she dropped out to become the first black Miss America.

Former 'Idol' Champ Underwood Joins Grand Ole Opry Sun, 11 May 2008 14:30:34 GMT
Carrie Underwood is the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry. The singer joined the cast of the long-running country music show Saturday. Garth Brooks handled her formal induction and Vince Gill sang a duet with her.

Actor Injured In Fall Before 'Mermaid' Show Sun, 11 May 2008 00:09:54 GMT
An actor in "The Little Mermaid" broke his wrists after falling at least 20 feet through a trap door to the stage minutes before a performance of the popular Broadway production, authorities said.

Do You Want To Live With Angelina Jolie? Sun, 11 May 2008 03:53:05 GMT
What straight, red-blooded American man wouldn't dream of living with Oscar-winner, humanitarian sexpot Angelina Jolie?

'Idol' Bans David Archuleta's Meddlesome Dad Sat, 10 May 2008 20:51:09 GMT
Backstage meddling has caught up "American Idol" favorite David Archuleta's dad, who's been banned from rehearsals, a person working for the TV talent contest said Friday.

New Carter Book Tells Life Of 'Remarkable Mother' Sat, 10 May 2008 19:33:05 GMT
Former President Jimmy Carter often sent his mother to meet with foreign dignitaries and attend state funerals, but it wasn't until he started researching a new book about her life that he learned just what the woman known as "Miss Lillian" did on those visits.

Number Of Disabled Vets Up With Iraq, Afghan Wars Sun, 11 May 2008 16:06:01 GMT
Increasing numbers of U.S. troops have left the military with damaged bodies and minds, an ever-larger pool of disabled veterans that will cost the nation billions for decades to come -- even as the total population of America's vets shrinks.

Bone Marrow Donor Drive To Honor Minn. Librarian Sun, 11 May 2008 04:02:31 GMT
Next week is your chance to sign up to save a life. The National Marrow Donor Program is in the midst of its drive to help the 6,000 adults and children who look for a match online each day.

Efforts Begun To Curb Mosquitoes, West Nile Virus Sat, 10 May 2008 23:05:29 GMT
As the weather slowly gets warmer we will start to spend more time outside, and so will the mosquitoes.

Lips Often Forgotten When Protecting From Sun Sat, 10 May 2008 21:59:25 GMT
With summer around the corner, it is time to start thinking about protecting your skin from the sun. There is one critical part of the body that experts say most people forget, and it can be dangerous.

President Bush: Jenna's Wedding 'All We Hoped For' Sun, 11 May 2008 18:32:26 GMT
Before leaving Texas Sunday, President Bush commented on his daughter's private wedding ceremony, which took place at the family's ranch in Crawford. The president described the ceremony as 'spectacular.'

Clinton: From Inevitable Nominee To On The Ropes Sun, 11 May 2008 15:31:03 GMT
Hillary Rodham Clinton began her presidential quest armed with talent, tenacity, fame, money, connections and a team that knew how to win. Many people believed her victory in the Democratic nomination was a sure thing. Her ultimate failing may have been in believing it, too.

Obama Begins Outlining Fall Election Strategy Sun, 11 May 2008 04:17:17 GMT
Barack Obama began sketching the outlines of his expected presidential contest against Republican John McCain on Saturday, saying the fall election will be more about specific plans and priorities than about questions of political ideology or who is more patriotic.

Obama Passes Clinton In Pledged Superdelegates Sun, 11 May 2008 01:11:55 GMT
Barack Obama has taken a slim lead over Hillary Rodham Clinton in the number of Democratic superdelegates Saturday, and won fresh labor backing as elements of the party began coalescing around the Illinois senator for the fall campaign.

Report: McCain Aide Tied To Myanmar Junta Sun, 11 May 2008 01:15:51 GMT
The man picked by the John McCain campaign to run the 2008 Republican National Convention resigns after a report is published showing that his lobbying firm used to represent the military regime in Myanmar.

McCain Says He's Proud Of Environmental Record Sun, 11 May 2008 01:16:28 GMT
Fresh off a New Jersey fundraiser that added more than $1 million to his campaign, Arizona Sen. John McCain promised to make environmental issues a focus of his presidency.

Twins Infielder Punto Headed To DL Sun, 11 May 2008 04:24:54 GMT
Boston Red Sox shortstop Julio Lugo missed Saturday night's game against Minnesota with a mild concussion, and Twins infielder Nick Punto was placed on the disabled list with a hamstring injury.

Patriots Will Andrews Spared Prison Time With Plea Sun, 11 May 2008 03:29:37 GMT
New England Patriots defensive back Willie Andrews entered a plea to a marijuana possession charge, but won't face any prison time.

Red Sox Beat Twins In Minneapolis 5-2 Sun, 11 May 2008 03:22:07 GMT
The Boston Red Sox got an unexpected power surge from the bottom of their lineup to help Daisuke Matsuzaka remain undefeated with a 5-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins.

Red Wings Beat Stars 2-1, Leading 2-0 In Playoffs Sun, 11 May 2008 13:58:01 GMT
The Detroit Red Wings kept rolling without their hottest player. Darren Helm and Henrik Zetterberg scored first-period goals to help make up for the loss of Johan Franzen and Detroit held on for a 2-1 win Saturday night over the Dallas Stars and a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference finals.

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