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Best Buy chairman Schulze out in CEO scandal; Dunn to get $6.6 million - Pioneer Press
A source close to the company said that Schulze was presented with the board's findings at a meeting held Saturday, that he didn't dispute them, and decided to step down as its longtime chairman. "In December, when the conduct of our then-CEO was ...
St. Paul police aren't waiting for a crime wave - Pioneer Press
She declined to give her name because she didn't want to "bring attention" to herself. "Clean up the streets, I'm not docking that, but put that money into after-school programs." According to US census data, roughly one-third of the people who live in ...
Ramsey County: Locking up fewer kids, and so far, less crime - Pioneer Press
Allowing a child accused of disorderly conduct to go home makes sense, said one law enforcement official who asked not to be identified because the official was not authorized to speak with the media, "but when you have a felony, I think you should ...
Man sought after 3 found fatally shot in Brooklyn Park home - Pioneer Press
Brown's neighbor, who asked not to be identified, said the woman's parents had recently moved in with her, after her father - who used a wheelchair - experienced health problems. The neighbor said Brown's husband, Joseph, had recently died of pneumonia ...
South Korea warns North Korea may be near nuclear test - Pioneer Press
The government spokesman, who requested anonymity because he said he could not speak on the record on intelligence matters, said satellite images showed a growing pile of earth near the entrance of one tunnel, and government analysts said they ...
Former Pinehurst Bank president found guilty; loan officer acquitted - Pioneer Press
The female juror, who declined to give her name, described the almost four days of deliberations as "arduous, long" and "very difficult." Wintz was shown at trial to have a history of overdrafts and check kiting activity at different banks.
Former Pinehurst Bank president found guilty; loan officer acquitted - Pioneer Press
The female juror, who declined to give her name, described the almost four days of deliberations as "arduous, long" and "very difficult." Wintz was shown at trial to have a history of overdrafts and check kiting activity at different banks.
Vikings' Percy Harvin to have minor shoulder surgery - Pioneer Press
By Jeremy Fowler Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Percy Harvin is undergoing arthroscopic shoulder surgery, according to a person with direct knowledge of the situation. The person called the procedure a "minor scope," and when asked whether Harvin ...
Vikings stadium could get first vote at the Legislature tonight. (LIVE VIDEO) - Pioneer Press
But without the tipboards, the state would need some other way to generate additional revenue, administration officials said. The deal reflected in the House bill would split the $72 million in new annual tax revenue generated by electronic pulltab and ...
Source: Senate leaves Saints' park out of $500 million bond bill - Pioneer Press
There will be no funding for the ballpark in a $500 million bonding bill that Senate Republicans are scheduled to unveil Wednesday, March 28, according to a source familiar with the measure who spoke on condition of anonymity.
Vikings re-sign two players Erin Henderson, Devin Aromashodu - Pioneer Press
Starting linebacker Erin Henderson agreed to a one-year, $2 million deal, according to a person with direct knowledge of the situation, ending what seemed like a bitter negotiation 11 days into free agency. The Vikings also re-signed wide receiver ...
Minnesota Vikings re-sign Erin Henderson - Pioneer Press
By Jeremy Fowler The Minnesota Vikings have re-signed linebacker Erin Henderson to a one-year, $2 million deal, according to a person with direct knowledge of the situation. In his first year as a starter, Henderson recorded 70 tackles, 1-1/2 sacks and ...
Vikings stadium support appears to be growing in Minneapolis City Council - Pioneer Press
The two-page letter, sent by a source in city government who asked not to be identified, is addressed to Gov. Mark Dayton and the Senate and House sponsors of the stadium bill, Julie Rosen and Morrie Lanning, respectively. It's dated March 22.
Vikings make offer to Husain Abdullah, after all - Pioneer Press
By Jeremy Fowler The Vikings extended a contract offer to safety Husain Abdullah, and he's mulling it over, according to a person with direct knowledge of the situation. The Vikings discussed an extension during the season, but nothing materialized.
Vikings make offer to Husain Abdullah, after all - Pioneer Press
By Jeremy Fowler The Minnesota Vikings have extended a contract offer to safety Husain Abdullah, and he's mulling it over, according to a person with direct knowledge of the situation. The Vikings discussed an extension during the season, ...
Vikings want to keep Kenny Onatolu, but without tender - Pioneer Press
By Jeremy Fowler The Minnesota Vikings do not plan to place an exclusive rights tender on restricted free-agent linebacker Kenny Onatolu, but are looking to re-sign the special teams ace, according to a person with direct knowledge of the situation.
Yahoo CEO said to be preparing for massive layoffs - Pioneer Press
"Some parts will be cut away, leaving resources to go to better efforts," said a person close to the situation, who noted specific announcements could take longer than this month. "But this has to be a true change to get this company back on track.
US sees positive sign in concession from N. Korea - Pioneer Press
Senior administration officials said the United States would move cautiously and that the resumption of substantive talks on North Korea's nuclear program would begin only after its leaders followed through on Wednesday's agreement.
West Side fight, shooting results in six arrests - Pioneer Press
After the fight on the West Side, everyone got into three cars and then the gunshots came, said the woman, who asked that her name not be used because she fears for her safety. Someone fired four to five shots at one of the cars, and everyone drove off ...
NYPD monitored Muslim students all over Northeast - Pioneer Press
A person familiar with the program, who like others insisted on anonymity because he was not authorized to discuss it, said the NYPD also had a student informant at Syracuse. Police also were interested in the Muslim student group at Rutgers, ...
Vikings' George Paton gets 2nd interview for St. Louis Rams GM job - Pioneer Press
By Jeremy Fowler Minnesota Vikings director of player personnel George Paton will have a second interview for the St. Louis Rams general manager job, as early as today, according to a person close to the situation. Paton, who joined the Vikings in 2007 ...
Beanbag guns end police standoff in St. Paul's Swede Hollow neighborhood - Pioneer Press
The ex-girlfriend, who asked not to be named, said Penn had moved out of the home two weeks ago. She was not home when police arrived on the scene. Law enforcement officers monitor the scene of a standoff near East Mount Ida and DeSoto streets in St.
Dayton: Health exchange may need legislative approval before he can implement - Pioneer Press
During the news conference, Dayton and administration officials said that if the state doesn't develop a model for its own health exchange by Jan. 1, 2013, the federal government would impose its own model. The federal health care law provides ...
NFL could block Vikings' stay at TCF Bank Stadium - Pioneer Press
"I can tell you there won't be a lot of happy campers among the membership (owners)," said a person close to the situation who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of stadium negotiations. "TCF is a gem, but it's not an NFL ...
Vikings offering defensive coordinator job to Colts DB coach Alan Williams - Pioneer Press
By Jeremy Fowler The Minnesota Vikings are offering the defensive coordinator job to Indianapolis Colts defensive backs coach Alan Williams and expect him to accept, according to a person with direct knowledge of the situation. A deal is not finalized, ...