On the Leech Lake Reservation, a revitalized gymnastics program is blooming hope and talent
Northern Dreams Gymnastics is earning top honors and looking for space to grow the program.
May 2, 2025
8,200 acres across 9 counties now public land project safeguarding Mississippi headwaters region
The acres will remain undeveloped and open to new opportunities for hunters and anglers, with permanent protection of waters feeding the Mississippi River.
May 1, 2025
Minnesota plant sales offer bargains and gardening tips — here are 38 to check out
Nurseries and garden clubs across Minnesota are offering a variety of flower, vegetable, herb and specialty plants.
May 1, 2025
Staples-Motley high school runner has chance to do the unthinkable
Audrey Brownell could become the first Minnesota runner to win a high school state title in every distance event.
April 29, 2025
Detroit Lakes man sentenced to 35 years for Bemidji murder
The term is an upward departure from state sentencing guidelines.
April 29, 2025
Sports-loving family fuels unforgettable senior year for Brainerd three-sport athlete
Mya Tautges is one Minnesota's top all-around high school athletes. She's a state champion in swimming, led her school's basketball team to its first state tournament in nearly three decades and is a Division I softball recruit.
April 26, 2025
Thief River Falls’ Arctic Cat sold to group that includes former executive
Former owner Textron had shut down operations as it explored strategic alternatives for the snowmobile maker.
April 24, 2025
13-year-old girl killed in police pursuit crash was fleeing foster home
“I don’t think any social worker gave her the help she truly needed,” said her older sister.
April 23, 2025
After months of rancor and hot mics, International Falls council gets applause
City Council votes to explore alternatives for a divisive police headquarters project that sparked recall petitions.
April 23, 2025
Hot-mic insults by International Falls City Council fuel frustrations and recall campaigns
Hundreds of residents signed recall petitions after months of mounting frustration over city spending; the city claims the petitions aren’t valid.
April 18, 2025
Wisconsin man claims Minnesota feedlot operators broke cattle-rustling law
The man wants $4.1 million from Pequot Lakes feedlot for disappearance of nearly 600 cattle. The feedlot operators say the cattle died of disease.
April 18, 2025
With new state funding unlikely, Minnesota State predicts largest tuition hike in more than a dozen years
Officials at Minnesota’s largest system of colleges and universities discussed Tuesday possible tuition increases ranging from 3.5% to 9%.
April 16, 2025
