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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

A lot of people jump rope, but they may not require two ropes, but if they're going to Double Dutch, it's a must.

Minnesota leaders say they're on the brink of asession-ending deal.

The idea of adopting California's rules to limit greenhouse gases from cars and trucks appears dead for this legislative session.

Midday broadcasts live from the Capitol as the Minnesota Legislature's 2008 session closes, featuring interviews with key lawmakers and legislative leaders.