The U.S. Agriculture Department reported Monday the nation's farmers will harvest 9 percent fewer acres of corn this year compared to 2007.

Northshore Mining Co. has paid more than $37,000 in fines for discharge violations at its landfill in Silver Bay.

Minnesotans in five Twin Cities counties will pay two new transit taxes starting tomorrow. The new taxes take effect in Hennepin, Ramsey, Anoka, Dakota and Washington Counties.

Buying gas on credit and record high gas prices are taking a toll on Minnesota's mom-and-pop gas stations.