DNR Urges Boating Safety as Accidents Increase

Although the last few weeks have felt like summer, today actually marks the first day of the season. With many taking to the water to cool down, the Minnesota Department...

Minnesota Reaches 3 Million Residents Receiving COVID-19 Vaccinations

66.4% – that’s the percentage of Minnesotans 16 and older receiving at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose. The state just passed 3 million people vaccinated last...

$15 Million Approved for Construction of New Mill in Itasca County

Gov. Tim Walz says one of the first hurdles has been crossed for bringing some new jobs to Minnesota’s Iron Range. Walz said Monday that the Iron Range Resources...

MN Lawmakers on Track to Give Tax Relief to Businesses and Unemployed

The Minnesota Legislature is on track to hand out serious tax relief to thousands of businesses and unemployed workers this year. The final tax bill agreed to by...

100-Year-Old Schoolhouse in Bemidji Undergoing Restoration

Sunnyside School comes with a lot of history. From 1906 to 1963, students in grades 1 though 8 all learned in one classroom, with one teacher teaching all grade levels....

In Business: Paul’s Muscle Mecca Opens in Bemidji

Paul’s Muscle Mecca, a new gym in Bemidji, opened today. Its owners are two Bemidji couples who were hoping to bring a locally-owned gym to the area. The couples...

Man Convicted for Violent Assault on White Earth Reservation

A federal jury has convicted a Ponsford man on charges related to a violent assault that took place on the White Earth Indian Reservation last year. Wesley Robert Warren,...

More Rain Needed to Make Up for Current Deficit in Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Sunday’s rain in Minnesota will help ease drought conditions and elevated fire danger, but experts say it’s not nearly enough to make up for the...