As Minnesotans dealt with the harrowing details coming out of Colorado, local media bolted into action to give the find the Minnesota angle. Did they succeed?

Congressman Keith Ellison says the deaths of 12 people in a Colorado movie theater underscore the need for more controls on access to guns in America. Ellison wants restrictions on assault weapons and limits on purchases of ammunition, body armor, and gun clips. One legislative opponent of gun controls says more armed citizens in the theater could have helped save lives.

Two high-profile movies with Oscar potential debut in theaters Friday -- the Clint Eastwood baseball drama "Trouble with the Curve" and the Scientology-inspired drama "The Master" -- and critics in the Twin Cities appear to be split on the merits of each.

The state DNR tells the Star Tribune lingering mild weather caused more leaves to fall 10 days to two weeks later than normal. Now, with the prospect of accumulating snow on the way, Minnesota residents are scrambling to scoop up a flurry of leaves.

Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura is drumming up media attention for his new book by complaining that he doesn't get enough media attention.

An amazing true story about a fake movie in director Ben Affleck's "Argo" and comedian Kevin James' feel-good comedy "Here Comes the Boom" are among the new films opening in theaters this week. Read what the local critics have to say about the films.