Archive for Oct. 16 2017
International Eelpout Festival Organizers Release Statement
After word spread Friday of the possible change in location from Walker to Bemidji, organizers for the International Eelpout Festival have released a statement via the festival’s Facebook page. “In…
Read MoreRural Minnesota Helps Rural Puerto Rico
After nearly a week of collecting supplies for Hurricane Maria relief, the drive in Brainerd has come to a close. The shampoo, soap and other necessary items have been collected…
Read MoreCommunity Spotlight: Itasca State Park’s Longest State Employee Retires
A storybook career that spans almost five decades is in its final chapter. Lorraine Adora Vojak is at her retirement party after working at Itasca State Park in Park Rapids…
Read MoreHome Falls On And Kills Blackduck Man
One person died and two others were injured when a small house that was being moved onto a foundation in rural Kelliher fell and trapped one of the workers under…
Read MoreCrossing Arts Alliance Celebrates Dia De Los Muertos
We’re still a few weeks away from the hallowed holiday on October 31st, but on Saturday, the Crossing Arts Alliance was celebrating and teaching children about another holiday celebrated in…
Read More31-Year-Old Ironton Man Appears In Court On 30 Sexual Conduct Charges
A 31-year-old Ironton man had his first court appearance in Crow Wing County Court today on 30 charges of sexual conduct. Andrew Mark Donnelly was first brought in for an…
Read MoreWet Autumn Delays Minnesota Harvest, Worries Farmers
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A wet autumn has some Minnesota farmers working against the clock as they deal with a delayed harvest amid approaching winter weather. Harvesting soybeans and…
Read MoreTime To Check For Invasive Species
As we head into the Fall season, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is reminding lake property owners to carefully check boats and trailers, docks and lifts, and all other…
Read MoreGov. Dayton Participates In Pheasant Hunt
MARSHALL, Minn. (AP) — The seventh annual Minnesota Governor’s Pheasant Hunt proved to be difficult for hunters in the Marshall area. Department of Natural Resources officials say 153 hunters harvested…
Read MoreWith Rodgers Out, Vikings Cruise Past The Packers 23-10
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Aaron Rodgers has engineered many a last-minute comeback for the Green Bay Packers. He has a dozen victories over the rival Minnesota Vikings in 10 years as…
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