Abandoned Box Shuts Down MSP Airport’s Terminal 2

The box was not a bomb, but operations came to a halt for two hours.

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Man Gets Life Without Parole for Killing Wife, Unborn Child: Crime Roundup

The top police, court and fire stories from our Patch sites in the Twin Cities include a man found dead in a car pulled from a burning garage, priest misconduct and a stabbing threat.

Review + Trailer for 'American Hustle': Art of the Con Meets Art of Filmmaking

R-rated film opens wide in theaters Thursday night.

Winter Adventure Day Trips in Minnesota

Day trips to satisfy your winter wanderlust on a budget and one tank of gas.

Kumon Math & Reading Center

[VIDEO] Fun Holiday Apps for the Whole Family

From personalized postcards to online gift guides, these mobile apps are a great resource during the holiday season.

5 Things to Know Today

Here are some interesting and important things to know for the coming week.

Stay Secure When Shopping Online

Photo Shoots Involving Local DFL Candidates Lead to Big Fine

The Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board found that the DFL Senate Caucus illegally coordinated with 13 candidates.

Easy Ways to Dress Up Your Christmas Cookie Recipes

Here's how to boost the wow factor of your favorite holiday cookie.

Six Ways to Save Your Sanity During the Holidays

Here’s how to head off every seasonally stressful situation.

Open Mic Night at Banfill-Locke

Dirty Hands Reading Series featuring Susan Steger Welsh and Rachel Moritz

‘Catholic Church is a Total Mess’: Residents Angry Over Latest Accusations

While some are waiting to see how the investigations play out, others are frustrated with a church embroiled in controversy over clergy sex abuse accusations.

Common Brain Lesions Associated with Severe Traumatic Brain Injury

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Fun Gift Ideas: Initial Necklaces

I Navigated Healthcare.gov And Lived To Tell About It

Affordable Care Act pulls through for self-employed writer.

12 Best Jobs For 2014 That Pay Up To $60 Per Hour

Here are some high-paying jobs that offer financial and career security.

How Credit Cards Can Make Your Household Budget Work Better

Using a credit card can help your family better track monthly expenses. Here's how one couple did it the smart way.

Accusation: Archbishop Nienstedt Inappopriately Touched Boy

The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis said Nienstedt 'emphatically denies the allegation,' will remove himself from ministry during investigation.

How Much Extra Would You Pay for 'Made in the USA'?

American-made goods can sometimes be 80 percent more expensive than foreign imports.

10 DIY Teacher Gifts You Can Make in Mason Jars

Get creative (and save cash) with these fun projects.

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Where Do You Plan on Ringing in the New Year?

From family friendly celebrations to happening parties, Patch wants to know where you plan to celebrate the arrival of 2014.

[VIDEO] How to Make Homemade Paint for Kids' Craft Projects

Keep kids busy by using old kitchen spices to make paint.

Accused Former Columbia Heights Priest Also on Winona Diocese List

Thomas P. Adamson worked in the Archdiocese of Winona from 1958 until 1979.

Christmas Holiday Weekend Should Be Smooth Sailing for Drivers, Travlers

Dry conditions should be prevalent on Minnesota roads, according to the National Weather Service. Those flying for the holidays should also have an easy go, as storms stay away from the Midwest.

Map: What Part of Town Had the Most Increase in Home Values?

Nationally, home values have significantly increased this year, but experts say growth is likely to slow down in 2014. The map below shows a snapshot of the percentage of homes that increased in value across town.

Sing It! Holiday Caroling 101 [SPONSORED]

Go Caroling Day is just around the corner on Dec. 20. If you want to bring joy to the neighborhood, here’s how to get ready.

5 Things to Know Today

Here are some interesting and important things to know for the coming week.

Good News: Smart Santas and Blue Skies with 'Clouds' in the Twin Cities

Gathered from around our Twin Cities metro sites, here's some happy news, Minnesota.

Vikings Victory!

Twin Cities Christmas Eve Services 2013

Find a nearby Christmas Eve service wherever you happen to live in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area.

100 Stories About Gun Violence Since Newtown

We looked at stories from across America in the year since the shootings at Sandy Hook School to try to illustrate the scale of the problem.