30th Annual Great American Think-Off Set for This Weekend in New York Mills

The 30th annual Great American Think-Off is set for this Saturday, with four contestants this year debating the question, “Which is more important to protect: the...

Prosecutors Urge MN Supreme Court to Reject Appeal by Ex-Officer in George Floyd’s Murder

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — State prosecutors have urged the Minnesota Supreme Court to reject former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin’s request to reconsider his...

28-Year-Old Cold Case of Missing News Anchor Jodi Huisentruit Remains a Mystery

The 28-year-old cold case of missing news anchor and Long Prairie native Jodi Huisentruit remains a mystery. Colleagues at her TV station called the Mason City, Iowa...

Greater Bemidji Says Local Economy is ‘Mixed,’ Looks at Challenges in Retaining Workforce

In a post-COVID economy, Bemidji’s current status is described as mixed. Regional workforce development center Greater Bemidji reported on the economic growth of...

Two Veterans Travel Mississippi River to Help Stop Soldier Suicide

Three months, one canoe and over 2,000 miles: these numbers add up to a mission to raise awareness of a growing issue in the United States, soldier suicide. Two veterans...

US Army Corps Revokes Permit for MN Mine, Cites Threat to Downstream Tribe’s Water Standards

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said Tuesday it has revoked a crucial federal permit for the proposed NewRange Copper Nickel mine in northeastern...

Northwoods Experience: Crosslake’s Historic Log Village Opens for Season

History is something that can at times be hard to grasp. With the amount of change and progress that is constantly being made, taking a look back can be a real treat,...

Bemidji House Fire Update: Man Who Escaped Says Smoke Detectors Saved Him

The man who escaped a house fire in Bemidji early Sunday morning says he was saved by the sound of smoke detectors that woke him up. 22 firefighters and six pieces of...