Bill to Reimburse Sheriffs for Ice Rescues Introduced at MN Capitol

The federal government reimburses local sheriffs for open-water rescues, but ice rescues have no reimbursement mechanism in place. After the mild winter in Minnesota this...

Seeking New Contract, Bemidji Education Association Holds Rally Downtown

After waiting months for a new contract, Bemidji teachers gathered Thursday to prepare for a rally held on Friday at the Lake Bemidji waterfront. Members of the Bemidji...

Spring Burning Restrictions to Begin in Minnesota on March 18

The toll of our warm snow-less winter continues to raise concerns when it comes to the potential of wildfires this spring. Beginning March 18, the Minnesota Department of...

Backpack Program in Menahga and Sebeka Receives Special $1,000 Donation

The Backpack Program in Menahga and Sebeka has received a special donation to help feed students in need on weekends during the school year. CHI St. Joseph’s Health...

Irene Folstrom Named as New MN DPS Tribal Affairs Director

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety has announced its new Tribal Affairs Director. Irene Folstrom has been named as the new director and has 25 years of experience...

Amended SRO Bill Signed into Law by Gov. Walz After Passing MN Senate

A bipartisan fix to a law change from last year that clarifies use-of-force standards for school resource officers was been signed by Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday. Earlier...

MN Police Awaiting Passage of New School Resource Officer Bill

A bill modifying school resource officers’ grounds for use of reasonable force was repassed in the Minnesota House on Wednesday following an attempt to add an...

Rural EMS Crisis and Medicare Reimbursement Discussed in Blackduck

Staff members from U.S. Sen. Tina Smith’s office met Wednesday in Blackduck with regional leaders to discuss the rural emergency medical service crisis that is...

MN DNR Sets Open Water Walleye Limits for Mille Lacs Lake, Upper Red Lake

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has set open water fishing regulations for both Mille Lacs Lake and Upper Red Lake. The upcoming open water season starts on...

Red Lake Nation to Receive Federal Grant for Clean Energy Infrastructure

U.S. Sen. Tina Smith, who is a member of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, along with Sen. Amy Klobuchar announced yesterday that Red Lake Nation will receive $600,000...

US House Passes Bill That Could Lead to TikTok Ban if Owner Refuses to Sell

By KEVIN FREKING, HALELUYA HADERO and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Wednesday passed a bill that would lead to a nationwide ban of...

Minnesota Court Affirms Rejection of Teaching License for Ex-Officer Who Shot Philando Castile

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A Minnesota board was justified when it rejected a substitute teaching license for a former police officer who fatally shot a Black man during a...