A decomposing body was found in Albert Lea’s Garden Villa subdivision Saturday afternoon, according to Albert Lea police. The identity is not known and no details about the age or gender were released. The cause of death was also unknown Sunday.

Melanie Meri Davy, a 15-year-old Lakeville girl, and her father, Shon Allen Davy, 38 -- a two-time convicted sex offender -- were found in Lake Elmo Thursday after the girl went missing after a visitation with him this week.

The Saint Cloud Times says 22-year-old Ka Vang was found dead Thursday, just a day after city officials issued an alert for the missing woman. Authorities are investigating the death but say it doesn't appear criminal. Due to past behavior and medical history, police say Vang may have been suicidal.

A man with ties to the Twin Cities arts community was found dead in northern Minnesota Tuesday. Andrew Wagner rented two homes, one in northeast Minneapolis just down the street from the Ritz theater where he served as technical director.

A new fungal disease has been discovered on basil in Minnesota. Two cases were reported in Ramsey and Washington counties. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is advising gardeners to take precautions to prevent the disease from spreading.

The Duluth News Tribune reports state health officials found more than a dozen additional cases by checking death records in other states for former Iron Range residents who moved out of Minnesota.

Minnesota has raised the most turkeys, and Wisconsin will supply the most cranberries for the Thanksgiving Day feasts this year.

To some, the practice of letting retiring state employees cash out their unused sick time and vacation days is "antiquated." To others it's part of a competitive compensation package.