New Senior Housing Development in Baxter Set to Be Built

A new senior housing development in Baxter received the final approval from the city. Gracewin Living Cooperatives can now submit budget permits for a three-story,...

In Business: Sundog Handmade in Bemidji Adds DIY Touch to Baked Goods

During the pandemic, it has been pretty challenging for many businesses, but for Muriel Kingery, the owner of Sundog Handmade, it brought forth some tasty opportunities....

Minnesota at Over 400 Traffic Deaths So Far This Year, Earliest Since 2007

More than 400 people have now died on Minnesota roads this year. It’s the first time since 2007 the state has hit the 400-traffic-death mark this early in the year....

Lesser-Known Disease Affecting Deer in Wisconsin, Minnesota

LA CROSSE, Wis. (AP) — Mike Kendhammer used to look out his dining room window and see large groups of deer gathered in a field below. “In the morning, I would have my...

3,010 New COVID-19 Cases, 22 Deaths Reported Monday in MN

The state today reported 22 new COVID-19 related deaths along with 3,010 new coronavirus cases. There were five deaths in the Lakeland viewing area: One person from...

Local School Board Resignations Triple in Minnesota

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Contentious disagreements over COVID-19 policies and critical race theory have caused a significant increase in the number of local school board...

COVID-19 Wave Overwhelms Rural Hospitals Short on ICU Beds

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The case of a rural Minnesota man who waited two days for an ICU bed and later died is among several examples that have frustrated officials in rural...