Recent content from Mary Lynn Smith
With glut of rain, Minnesota is having a tough time drying out
A barrage of recent storms flooding streets, swamping basements and casting parked cars afloat is adding to one of the soggiest years on record.
Minnesota native, top American held in Iran during hostage crisis dies
Bruce Laingen was often seen on the news bound and blindfolded. His wife tied a yellow ribbon around the oak tree in the front yard of their home. He was 96.
Yet another mystery is uncovered at Duluth's storied Glensheen mansion
"This is one of the coolest things we have historically uncovered," Glensheen's director said regarding a diving bell recently brought to the surface.
'There are no limitations.' Minnesota salutes new brigadier general
"There are no limitations," Stefanie Horvath said shortly before a ceremony in front of family, friends, Minnesota Guard colleagues and dignitaries that included Gov. Tim Walz.
Going buggy: Just as gnats die down, mosquitoes are out in full force
"It's a challenging year," said Mike McLean of the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District, which is doing its best to take the sting out of the threat.
Former U.S. Sen. Norm Coleman to undergo cancer surgery
Doctors plan to remove part of his lung where cancer has re-emerged.
Bacteria levels close three Minneapolis beaches
Minneapolis park officials plan to retest the bacteria levels on Wednesday.
Giant corncob is Rochester's pride; will it be a landmark?
Fans want the official designation for the old water tower in hopes of keeping it standing in its spot.
Roaming Minnesota bear with accidental collar has neighbors pitted against each other
Bruin's plight is sign of a wider problem — people feeding wild animals.
New Ulm Diocese reaches $34M settlement in clergy abuse case
If approved by the courts, the $34 million settlement will be the third in Minnesota.