Wildfire in Northeastern Minnesota Now Estimated at 2,000 Acres

A rapidly growing wildfire spotted Sunday around 3 PM in northeastern Minnesota is now estimated at 2,000 acres in size and has even prompted some evacuations. The...

Parts of State in “Exceptional” Drought; Burning Restrictions Expand

The current drought in Minnesota has been one of the worst some counties have ever seen. According to the National Integrated Drought Information System, parts of...

CHI St. Joseph’s in Park Rapids Offering Walk-in COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments

The best way to not get COVID-19, experts say, is to get vaccinated. CHI St. Joseph’s Health Community Health is offering walk-in vaccine appointments. The clinic,...

Crow Wing County Pauses Private Road Applications in 1st District Assessment

Crow Wing County will not accept applications for private road developments for at least a year. The decision was unanimously approved by county commissioners after...

DNR Seeking Comment on Proposed Sunfish Regulation Changes

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is on the second and final year of their Quality Sunfish Initiative, which was put in place to protect and improve the sizes...

In Business: Tiger Lily’s Boutique in Walker Moves to New Location

A woman’s boutique in Walker has changed its location to expand the store’s size. Krista Hansen had been visiting Walker for most of her life. So, when she and her...

1,470 New COVID-19 Cases, 5 Deaths Reported Monday in MN

The state today reported five new COVID-19 related deaths and 1,470 new coronavirus cases. None of the deaths were in the Lakeland viewing area. The new cases came from...

Police Searching for Suspect Vehicle Involved in Becker Hit-and-Run

The Becker County Sheriff’s Office and White Earth Police Department are searching for a suspect involved in a hit-and-run crash in Maple Grove Township in Becker...

Governor Walz Extends $100 Vaccine Reward Initiative

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz announced on Sunday that Minnesota is extending its $100 COVID-19 vaccination reward program by one week through August 22nd. According...