St. Paul musician Steven Anderson, or Steven C., as his stage name goes, has built a thriving behind-the-scenes career in the "New Age" music industry as a producer and pianist. Now he's stepping out of the shadows with a new

Dylan Mills, known professionally as Dizzee Rascal, is a solo artist who came up in the U.K. Garage/Grime music scene. His debut album, "Boy In Da Corner" won him the country's Mercury Prize.

The Minnesota Symphony Orchestra is premiering a new work by Minnesota Orchestra conductor Osmo Vanska, called "The Bridge." It's inspired in part by the collapse of the I-35W bridge last summer.

U.S. Senate candidate Al Franken has hired a newcampaign manager with experience in helping a Democratic challengerunseat a Republican incumbent.

The bill would have required that new cars and light trucks sold in the state emit 30 percent fewer greenhouse gases by the year 2016.

The Minnesota House Thursday rejected an attempt to pass legislation to allow police to pull over drivers for not wearing seat belts.

Protesters planning to march on the first day of the Republican National Convention plan topush the city of St. Paul for a permit more to their liking. They say the city's route is logistically impossible.

Minnesota House and Senate leaders say they are close to reaching a budget deal that will end the 2008 legislative session on time.

Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama made his first stop in South Dakota Friday.

Governor Pawlenty has added to his growing vetotally with four more strikes.

Starting Friday, travelers who know the security drill can choose their own lane at one of the checkpoints at Twin Cities Airport.

Governor Pawlenty has added to his growing veto tally with two more strikes.

May is peak time for adult deer ticks in Minnesota. The pests are responsible for transmitting a number of diseases, including Lyme Disease.

The Abigail Taylor pool safety bill is now law in Minnesota.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, frequently mentioned as a possible running mate for Republican John McCain, said Friday he doesn't have "any motivations or designs" of doing anything more than volunteering on behalf of the presidential candidate.

An arbitrator has ruled that the state had just cause in firing a Minnesota Department of Transportation employee, Sonia Morphew Pitt.