From the Minnesota DNR:

Conservation officer weekly activity reports confirm what officials with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) already suspected: Deer baiting was pervasive during the 2011 big game season.

DNR conservation officers issued 144 citations, issued 24 warnings and seized 134 firearms/bows in baiting relation investigat

This winter, for the first time, the Twin Cities will host a competition for some of the best skaters in the world.

St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman announced Monday the "Red Bull Crashed Ice World Championships" are coming to St. Paul on January 12-14.

As the weather gets colder, Ramsey County officials say they'll be shutting down water services over the next couple of weeks.

Outdoor shelters, park restrooms and drinking fountains will be shut down--water is disconnected to avoid water freezing in the pipes.

But county officials say there will be satellite toilets available throughout the park system, for example at boat laun