For many years, the humble bus token was the most convenient way for transit customers to pay their fares. And Metro Transit still sells about 1 million tokens a year to select non-profit agencies.However, for the last five years, a form of smart card ... »
Well, the big-city snarks and haute-cuisine mavens are having their fun with Marilyn Hagerty, 85, of the Grand Forks Herald. Yes, Marilyn did go on a bit about the town's marvelous new … Olive Garden. But what does it say that she’s a national Internet... »
Minnesota ethanol producers are being hit hard by the end of major federal subsidies, reports MPR today.And it's not just here; across the country "ethanol profit margins have declined sharply, even slipping into negative territory," said the story.And... »
oscars.orgThat 13.5-inch golden statuette isn’t the only famous Oscar, although it’s worth taking a look at its fascinating history. The 8.5-pound film award is billed as “the most recognized trophy in the world.”But I’ve got something else in mind. Be... »
MORNING EDITION Legislative bonhomie lasts ... about all of 90 minutes By Brian Lambert | Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012 The (kind of not) eagerly awaited return of the Minnesota Llegislature produced maybe 90 minutes of harmony, say Dennis Lien and Megan Bo... »
Julia Douglass and the songwriter's journey: 'You never know who is listening' By Jim Walsh | Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2011 Julia Douglass' wacky Minnesota-centric video for her tune "My Boyfriend's a Genius" may serve as the Hopkins native's official retur... »
Will Vikings be a washout for the next two months? REUTERS/Darren HauckChristian Ponder reacts after throwing an incomplete pass in the second half. By Jim Klobuchar | Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2011 It got so bad for the Vikings near the finish in Green Bay Mo... »
