Prosperan Bank spiraled from solid to shuttered in 7 months

Star Tribune - Fri Nov 06

In a sign of how rapidly a bank's fortunes can falter in this economy, Prosperan Bank of Oakdale went from a healthy lending institution to a dead one in seven months.

Wine-tasting benefits special needs

Post-Bulletin - Fri Nov 06

In the spirit of combining a passion for wine with the quest to help kids with special needs, winemaker and Rochester native Anthony Katselis, now of Oakland, Calif., and his wife, Karin, are teaming up with Apollo Liquor to host a wine-tasting and food-pairing benefit event this weekend.

Gang members removing signs of a past life

Startribune.com - Fri Nov 06

Most 18 years old are just getting started with life.A But 18-year-old Juan is actually starting a new life.A More than anything, he's trying to leave his old life behind.

Husband sentenced in shooting

The Minneapolis-St. Paul Pioneer Press - Thu Nov 05

A St. Paul man will spend seven years in prison for shooting his wife in the neck and abdomen during a methamphetamine-fueled rage, then fleeing with her in their car.

Winterize your home and get a handsome tax credit

Startribune.com - Wed Nov 04

Now that we're right between fall and winter, it's a great time to think about winterizing your home.

Flu shots may come to Minnesota schools, other public places

Twincities.com - Wed Nov 04

Coordinated flu shot clinics are being planned in Minnesota schools and public buildings this month to counter the threat of H1N1, which sent 182 people to hospitals last week and contributed to at least three more deaths.

Election creates Maplewood City Council vacancy

TwinCities.com - Wed Nov 04

Some Maplewood City Council candidates may not have made the cut on Election Day, but there's another chance to be on the council in the very near future.

In bondage to cell phones

TwinCities.com - Wed Nov 04

There's been a lot of talk about the dangers of driving while talking on a cell phone and, while this is a problem, are we missing the bigger picture? Many people who own cell phones are in bondage to them.

Winterize your home and get a handsome tax credit

KARE-TV Minneapolis - Wed Nov 04

Now that we're right between fall and winter, it's a great time to think about winterizing your home.

Mission Impossible in Afghanistan?

Star Tribune - Tue Nov 03

The State Department recruited the "Minnesota Six" all of whom had experience in law enforcement, to train security forces in Afghanistan.