12/27 Mayo loses patent battle- it looks like Mayo Clinic lost its legal dispute with Prometheus Labs over the patenting of standards for a diagnostic test. 

12/27 If higher education is unaffordable, economy won't improve

12/29 Where are the jobs? For many companies, overseas

12/29 Airlines raise fares on many U.S. routes

12/29 U.S. bison ranchers struggle to meet consumer demand

12/30 Warm-up makes for soggy conditions- temperatures above 30 melts the snow creating icy conditions overnight

12/30 Residents flock to car washes during storm interlude. With salty slushy roads, cars quickly get dirty. The salt can erode cars and regularly cleaning helps!

12/30 Harmon Killebrew has cancer, is at Mayo Clinic in Arizona

12/30 Farmers lose $115 million so far in freeze

12/31 Olmsted fair scraps gate fee- the 2011 fair will be free!

12/31 Rochester man killed in crash near Racine

12/31:  Answer Man: Who's responsible for digging out sidewalks for homes in foreclosure? It is the bank or mortgage lender's responsibility to take care of maintenance when a home is in foreclosure, but it often doesn’t happen. Owners have 24hrs to clear the sidewalks of snow according to city ordinances. You can file a report with the police after that time at their non-emergency line 328-6800.

12/31 Minnesota sues 3M over chemical disposal

12/31 Main Event: Festival of Trees celebrates 25 years