Update: 8-Year-Old Cass Lake Boy Found Safe

Update: The Leech Lake Tribal Police have reported on March 17 at about 10:30 a.m., Desjarlait III to be found. Law enforcement thanks all who donated and assisted in the...

Beltrami County to Pay Portion of $2.6 Million Settlement for Death of Jail Inmate

$2.6 million is what Beltrami County and MEnD Correctional Care has been ordered to pay in a wrongful death lawsuit. Hardel Sherrell died while in custody at the Beltrami...

Mille Lacs Band Launches “Water Over Nickel” Initiative in Response to Proposed Mine

The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe has launched a new environmental initiative in response to a proposed nickel mine in Aitkin County. “Water Over Nickel”...

Grassroots Organization Works to “Keep it Clean” During Fish House Removals

A grassroots organization is starting to make an impact at the state level through an environmentally-focused bill. Ice fishing may be a staple to the outdoor activities...

HUD Awards NW MN Organizations with Grant to Fight Rural Homelessness

The Department of Housing and Urban Development recently awarded two organizations from northwestern Minnesota a grant to help combat rural homelessness. Last week marked...

Essentia-St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd Named As Top 100 Rural Hospital in US

Essentia Health has announced that St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd has once again been nationally recognized for outstanding care as a top 100 rural hospital. St....