Minn. cupcake weighs in at a hefty 150 pounds, setting Guiness record for world’s largestMINNEAPOLIS — A 151-pound cupcake in Minneapolis has been certified as the world’s largest. Travel drop accelerated in May, trade group says; premium air travel down 23.6 percentMINNEAPOLIS — Global airline passenger travel dropped faster in May than in the previous months, a trade group reported on Thursday, suggesting that things are not getting better for air carriers. Somali terror suspect scheduled to return to court in Minneapolis for detention hearingMINNEAPOLIS — A Somali man from Minnesota who has been indicted on terrorism charges is scheduled to be back in federal court for a detention hearing. Prosecutors say Minn. Somali man had terror ties, but family claims he got in over his headMINNEAPOLIS — Prosecutors portray a 25-year-old Minneapolis man accused of waging jihad in Somalia as a would-be terrorist who went so far as to help build a training camp. In Minneapolis, some weary Somalis hope indictments ease mistrust, fear wracking communityMINNEAPOLIS — Over the long months that federal investigators delved into the baffling recruitment of young men who left Minneapolis to fight with Islamic militants in Somalia, the city’s Somali community grappled with the fear they would all be branded terrorists. Sales of high-ethanol E85 fuel hurt by gasoline price collapse but starting to reboundMINNEAPOLIS — Lower gasoline prices, while a boon for drivers, were a gut punch for ethanol producers and promoters of the high-ethanol blend known as E85. Federal grand jury indicts 2 on terror charges in Minnesota missing Somalis caseMINNEAPOLIS — Two men are accused of supporting terrorism in a grand jury indictment unsealed Monday, the first charges in an investigation into the disappearances of several young Somali men who activists believe were recruited from the Minneapolis area by radical elements in Somalia. Mother says son, one of dozens of young Somali men missing from Minneapolis, killed in SomaliaMINNEAPOLIS — The mother of a 20-year-old Somali man missing from Minneapolis says her son has been killed in Somalia. Terror suspect sentenced in Minn. expected to spend 10 more months in prison, be deportedMINNEAPOLIS — A man who spent 5½ years in solitary confinement before pleading guilty to conspiring to help al-Qaida will spend almost another year in federal custody and then be deported to Canada. Terror suspect to serve about a year in prison, be deported to CanadaMINNEAPOLIS — A terror suspect who pleaded guilty to conspiracy to provide support to al-Qaida will serve about a year in prison and then be deported to Canada. Target same-store sales fall 6.2 percent in June, more than analysts expectedMINNEAPOLIS — Discount retailer Target says its same-store sales fell 6.2 percent in June as customers continued to shop sparingly and spend mainly on necessities such as healthcare products and food. Supervalu says President, COO Mike Jackson to retire; retail realignment plannedMINNEAPOLIS — Supervalu said Wednesday its President and Chief Operating Officer Mike Jackson will retire effective August 14. The grocer plans to realign its retail business following his departure. Minn. woman who owes $1.92M for illegally sharing music asks judge to lower damagesMINNEAPOLIS — A central Minnesota woman ordered to pay $1.92 million for illegally sharing copyright-protected music is asking a federal judge to reduce the damages she must pay or grant a new trial, while the recording industry is taking steps to make sure she doesn’t share music again. Recording industry wants Minn. woman barred from downloading and sharing music in futureMINNEAPOLIS — Just weeks after a federal jury ruled that a Minnesota woman must pay $1.92 million for illegally sharing copyright-protected music, the recording industry wants to make sure she doesn’t do it again. Malt-O-Meal recalls instant oatmeal made with dry milk that may be tainted with salmonellaMINNEAPOLIS — Malt-O-Meal Co. is voluntarily recalling oatmeal that contains instant nonfat dry milk that may be contaminated with salmonella. Sen.-elect Franken tells supporters at Minnesota rally ‘I’m not going to waste this chance’ST. PAUL, Minn. — Sen.-elect Al Franken turned a rally at Minnesota’s Capitol on Wednesday into an extended thank-you to supporters, promising not to “waste this chance” in what amounted to a victory speech nearly eight months late. General Mills 4th-quarter profit soars as consumers flock to some of its core brandsMILWAUKEE — General Mills Inc. said Wednesday that its fiscal fourth-quarter profit almost doubled as consumers stuck with its well-known brands such as Cheerios cereal and Yoplait yogurt. Al Franken’s win in Minnesota Senate race gives Democrats filibuster-proof majorityST. PAUL, Minn. — Al Franken refused his rival’s calls for an election night concession last November, choosing instead to begin vote counting and courtroom haggling that stretched almost eight months and ultimately landed him a seat in the U.S. Senate. Democrat Al Franken wins Minn. Senate race, gives Democrats fillibuster-proof majorityST. PAUL, Minn. — Al Franken ascended Tuesday from the ranks of former “Saturday Night Live” comedians to an even more exclusive club, outlasting Republican Norm Coleman in an eight-month recount and courtroom saga to win a seat in the U.S. Senate. Franken: ‘So thrilled’ to finally be headed to Senate after Coleman concession in MinnesotaMINNEAPOLIS — Democrat Al Franken says he’s “so thrilled” to finally be celebrating a victory after nearly eight months of recounts and courtroom fights in Minnesota’s Senate race. General Mills increases quarterly dividend 9.3 percent to 47 centsMINNEAPOLIS — General Mills is increasing its quarterly dividend by 9.3 percent. As fares creep up, procrastinators waiting too long could miss their flightsMINNEAPOLIS — If you’ve been waiting for the lowest possible airfare for a trip this summer, it may be time to get off the fence. Nearly 2 years on, Minn. bridge memorial barely more than artist’s renderingMINNEAPOLIS — Nearly two years after the Interstate 35W bridge crumbled, a proposed memorial to the 13 people killed in the collapse has barely moved from the drawing board. Meltdown 101: With housing values still tumbling, what’s the best way to gauge prices?WASHINGTON — Is the historic U.S. housing market crash close to being over, or is the end still far, far away? Republic Airways Holdings to buy Midwest Airlines, second planned acquisition in 2 daysMINNEAPOLIS — Republic Airways Holdings said on Tuesday it will buy Midwest Airlines, the second time in two days it has aimed to rescue an ailing airline. Minnesota chaplain dies 5 years after being wounded in IraqST. PAUL, Minn. — The Rev. Tim Vakoc, a Minnesota priest who was gravely wounded by a roadside bomb in Iraq five years ago, has died, the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis said Sunday. He was 49. Big fine could be big trouble for both defendants and recording industry in file-sharing caseMINNEAPOLIS — The $1.92 million verdict against a Minnesota woman accused of sharing 24 songs over the Internet could ratchet up the pressure on other defendants to settle with the recording industry — if the big fine can withstand an appeal. Secured creditors would take over Star Tribune under Chapter 11 reorganization planMINNEAPOLIS — The Star Tribune’s main lenders will become its new owners and choose new management under a reorganization plan designed to help the financially struggling newspaper emerge from bankruptcy protection in September. With some airlines charging fees on top of their fees, what’s next?MINNEAPOLIS — As if charging $15 to check a bag weren’t enough, two airlines are asking for $5 more beginning this summer if you pay at the check-in counter — a fee on top of a fee. Star Tribune Co. files reorganization plan with goal of emerging from bankruptcy in fallMINNEAPOLIS — The Star Tribune Co. says it has filed a reorganization plan in U.S. Bankruptcy court, with the goal of emerging from Chapter 11 protection this fall. |
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