Nice Ride is looking to expand its bike ride system to different cities in Minnesota.

Thanks to sponsor Blue Cross Blue Shield, the bike rental company is creating a new Director for Greater Minnesota Strategies position that will look at the possibilities of expanding the company past the Twin Cities, said Nice Ride spokesman Anthony Ongaro.

Goodhue County in southeastern Minnesota has adopted new regulations for the growing frac sand mining industry.
    
Commissioners approved the rules 3-2 Monday.
    

Investigators say a fire that destroyed two businesses and eight apartments in the St. Louis County community of Cook appears to be accidental.
    
The St. Louis County sheriff's office and the state fire marshal's office conducted a joint investigation. While the exact cause of the fire is unknown, authorities say foul play is not suspected.