Betsy is a former reporter for The Forum of Fargo (N.D.), the Sioux Falls (S.D.) Argus Leader and the St. Paul Capitol Report/Politics in Minnesota. She also wrote a pop-culture column and was national copy editor for Internet Broadcasting, and spent several months as an interim managing editor at the Minneapolis Business Journal -- in addition to some jobs not particularly connected to journalism, including process server and test proctor.
The Minnesota Zoo is seeking a temporary restraining order that would keep the zoo open in the event of a state government shutdown.
Wendi Lee Bartell-Dimm is accused of depriving her ex-husband of parental rights.
Remember just a few months ago and all the wind-chill index reports? Well, today we’ll actually have a heat index to worry about.
One of the three defendants was seriously injured when he came in contact with a transmission line carrying 69,000 volts of electricity.
Authorities say Richard Anthony Sandlin of Prior Lake called a Lakeville Police Officer an "uneducated moron."
Donzell Antoine Varnado of Apple Valley faces a fifth-degree criminal sexual conduct charge.
Donzell Antoine Varnado faces a fifth-degree criminal sexual conduct charge.
Sunshine, a bestselling fantasy author and singin’ the blues: summer in Minnesota.
Tatiana Oline Linge is charged with making terroristic threats, stalking and violating a protection order.
Michael Damien Mitchell is accused of strangling an Eagan woman and pulling out clumps of her hair.
Michael Damien Mitchell is charged with strangling the victim and pulling out clumps of her hair.
Wendi Lee Bartell-Dimm is accused of depriving her ex-husband of parental rights.
Gregory Jacob Raj is accused of fleeing police officers and spitting blood at paramedics after crashing his car.
A roundup of selected Rosemount Police Department calls and arrests.
The sun returns today, just in time for you to pick up some fresh produce at the farmers market.
Members of the Rosemount High School boys' track and field team were recognized Monday by the District 196 School Board.
A nationwide warrant has been issued for Christopher David Laatsch of Apple Valley.
A nationwide warrant has been issued for Christopher David Laatsch, who is charged with stalking, harassing and making terroristic threats against a 15-year-old boy.
Rosemount's Parks and Recreation Commission meets tonight.
Joseph John Gallahue allegedly told police that he hadn't been feeling like himself lately.
