HOUSTON, Minn. (WKBT) -- People in Houston had a hoot Sunday during the International Festival of Owls. The festival started back in 2003 as a hatch-day party. Since then, the event has grown to include international speakers, the World Owl Hall of Fame awards, and a highly competitive international children’s owl art contest.

A sign overlooking the scenic bluffs of the Root Valley in southeastern Minnesota identifies Houston, a small town that goes big when it comes to owls.

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) and partner organizations are proposing to manage spongy moth (Lymantria dispar) infestations this summer in nine counties across eastern Minnesota.

PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Dylan Harper scored 22 points, including six in overtime, and Rutgers defeated Minnesota 75-67 on Sunday to claim an important win in seeding for the Big Ten Tournament.