Talks resume for session-ending budget deal in Minnesota

Top legislative Democrats and Gov. Tim Pawlenty headed into a fresh round of budget talks Tuesday with renewed determination to negotiate an end to the session.

DFL: Coleman should divest money from lobbyist for Myanmar

The Minnesota DFL called Tuesday on Sen. Norm Coleman to divest campaign donations made by employees of a firm that lobbied for Myanmar's junta, three days after the firm's chief executive resigned as coordinator of this year's Republican National Convention.

Northwest Airlines exec Neal Cohen leaving

Northwest Airlines Corp. said Tuesday that executive Neal Cohen, who worked as chief financial officer during its bankruptcy reorganization, is leaving.

CEO says 3M will aim to spur its US growth

The chairman and chief executive of 3M Co. said Tuesday the tape and Post-it maker will aim to get more growth in the U.S. even as the economy slows down.

MACCRAY school district plans for 4-day week to save money

The MACCRAY school district in west-central Minnesota is poised to go to a four-day school week next year to save on busing and heating fuel.

Minn. Senate says no to Real ID

By a veto-proof margin, the Minnesota Senate has approved a bill that would bar state driver's license authorities from implementing the federal Real ID regulations.