Laporte Man Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash South of Bemidji

An 81-year-old Laporte man was injured in a two-vehicle crash just south of Bemidji on Wednesday morning. Beltrami County Sheriff Jason Riggs says Stephen Nelson of...

Mother & Daughter from Laporte Reflect on How a Dangerous Driving Situation Was Averted

Earlier this week, we told you about a 13-year-old girl from rural Laporte who prevented a possible tragedy on the road on Sept. 28. Now, we have more details on what...

13-Year-Old Laporte Girl Recognized for Efforts to Save Mom, Herself from Potential Tragedy

A 13-year-old girl from rural Laporte is being recognized for her efforts to save her mom and herself from a potential tragic situation. Hubbard County Deputy Casey...

Laporte Man Dies from Injuries Sustained in Beet Truck Incident

A Laporte man has died from injuries he sustained when he was run over by a beet truck in the city of Humboldt in far northwestern Minnesota. According to the Kittson...

In Business: Forestedge Winery Brings Back Favorite Flavors for Summer Season

For 24 years, Forestedge Winery in Laporte has operated under three ‘F’s: family, fruits, and fun. The owners look to bring the taste of the northwoods to visitors from...

Golden Apple: Laporte 4th Graders Experience the World Like “Flat Stanley”

Laporte fourth graders recently got to experience the United States from coast-to-coast without ever leaving the classroom. For over 20 years, fourth graders have had the...

Snowmobile Crash Near Laporte Leads to Arrest, Seizure of Marijuana Plants

An early morning snowmobile accident turned into a large drug bust in Hubbard County this past Saturday. At 2:19 a.m. on Feb. 18, the Hubbard County Sheriff’s...

Walker Area Pastor John Dainsberg Dies Unexpectedly

The Laporte and Walker communities are mourning the unexpected death of a local pastor. Pastor John Dainsberg, 60, died at his home on Monday, Oct. 17. Dainsberg was a...

Northwoods Adventure: Laporte Survivor Games Bring Popular TV Show to Life

It is not often when a person brings their favorite television show to life. For Missy and Shawn Zubke, this meant overhauling their backyard to host a series of...