Glencore Moves to Take Full Control of PolyMet, Developer of Minnesota Copper-Nickel Mine

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Swiss commodities giant Glencore moved Monday to take full ownership of PolyMet Mining, a company that’s developing a copper-nickel mine in...

Open House on July 5 in Akeley to Discuss Highway 34 Construction Project

A major road construction project will begin soon in Akeley, and the Minnesota Department of Transportation is holding an open house this week for the public to learn...

One Suspect Arrested in Connection with Crosslake Stabbing

The Crosslake Police Department has arrested one suspect in relation to a stabbing case that happened early this morning. A press release from the police department...

Bagley Man Dies After Possible Drowning, Body Found in 18 Feet of Water

A Bagley man died over the weekend after jumping off a public swimming raft. According to the Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office, Derek Vanscott McCann, 20, went...

Beltrami County Historical Society Celebrates Bicentennial of Namesake’s Visit

The last weekend in June marked a special anniversary for Beltrami County. The Beltrami County Historical Society celebrated 200 years since the land’s namesake,...

Joe Haeg’s Game Winning Drive Golf Fundraiser in Brainerd Grows in 2nd Year

Joe Haeg’s Game Winning Drive Golf Fundraiser is earning quite the reputation in the Brainerd Lakes Area. Named for former Brainerd Warrior and current NFL...

Minnesota Vikings Youth Football Camp Touches Down in Brainerd

Although it may not have been game day, youth football coaches were gearing up to train athletes last Thursday in Brainerd. “We have one of our Minnesota Vikings...

Proposed Nickel Mining Project in Aitkin County

Recently, eyes have been turning to the community of Tamarack in Aitkin County, as the area is currently being considered for a possible nickel mining operation by Talon...