Northwoods Adventure: Brainerd Tackle & Bait Shop Gives Tips on Ice Safety

Many people are out on the water this time of year to ice fish, but with the temperatures up and down, ice safety should be a top priority. S and W Bait and Tackle in...

Brainerd Fire Department Celebrates 150 Years at Annual Fire Safety Open House

150 years is quite an accomplishment – that’s how long the Brainerd Fire Department has been around for. At their annual fire safety open house, the department gave...

Zebra Mussels Found in Canisteo Mine Pit in Itasca County

Zebra mussels have been confirmed in another body of water in Itasca County. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says an angler reported finding numerous zebra...

Work to Improve Drainage on Babe the Blue Ox Statue Underway in Bemidji

Specialized work is now underway in Bemidji on Babe the Blue Ox, the iconic state that sits beside Paul Bunyan on the shores of Lake Bemidji. The goal is to improve...

In Focus: Watermark Art Center Showcasing Exhibit From Both Ends of the Mississippi River

“Aabijijiwan – It Flows Continuously,” an exhibit currently on display at the Watermark Art Center in Bemidji, is the culmination of two-and-a-half...

Kids Go “Under the Sea” at Crow Wing Co. 4-H Day Camp

Kids in the Crow Wing County 4-H Cloverbud program got to go “under the sea” today at a special day camp. The Under the Sea day camp was held at the Crow Wing...

Crow Wing County Using Pandemic Recovery Funds for Sewer, Water Infrastructure

Crow Wing County is receiving more pandemic recovery funding thanks to the American Rescue Plan, and part of that funding will go towards the county’s sewer and...

With Heavy Snow and Cold Temps, Ice Dams Can Cause Damage to Homes

Heavy snow this winter combined with cold weather is causing ice dam issues for some people in Minnesota. Those dams may look harmless, but they could be damaging your...

BSU Adds New Minor in Water Science for Spring Semester

Last November, Bemidji State University decided to unite the departments of Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, and Indigenous Sustainability Studies by adding a...

Red Lake Nation Approved to Develop Water Quality Standards for Reservation

The Red Lake Nation is now approved to develop water quality standards for surface waters on the Red Lake Reservation. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency made that...

With Warm Weather and Variable Conditions, DNR Urges Ice Safety

No matter the season, Minnesotans are always looking to take advantage of one of the many lakes this state has to offer. As people trade their swim trunks for snow pants,...

Tribes Welcome Infusion of Money in Infrastructure Bill

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Tribes welcomed an infusion of money in the massive infrastructure bill to expand broadband coverage, fix roads and address water and sanitation...