BWCA Camper Shoots Himself In Buttocks

A camper that was staying near the Boundary Water Canoe Area Wilderness is recovering after shooting himself in the Buttocks. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office says...

Woman Pleads Guilty To Trying to Cover Up Truck Stop Killing

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — A Crookston, Minnesota, woman has pleaded guilty to attempting to cover up a killing at a truck stop across the North Dakota border in Grand...

Thissen Joins Crowded Field Of DFL Candidates For Governor

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Longtime Rep. Paul Thissen joins an already crowded field of DFL candidates for governor. Thissen plans to formally launch his campaign Thursday to...

Mike Zimmer Says Eye Is Doing Great

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer says the retina in his right eye that has required eight surgeries is “perfect” as he prepares...

Teen Pregnancies In Minnesota Declining, STIs Rising

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A new report shows the teenage pregnancy rate has plummeted in Minnesota over the last three decades, but that the number of sexually transmitted...

Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Department Gives Life Saving Award For Ice Rescue

Two individuals were recognized by the Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office for saving the life of a man who had fallen through the ice near Nisswa last March. Gary Daml was...

Dayton Appoints Brainerd Lakes Chamber President To Tourism Council

Brainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce President Matt Kilian has accepted an appointment to the Explore Minnesota Tourism Council. Governor Mark Dayton made the announcement...

Man Pulled To Safety After Being Stuck In The Mud

A construction worker was pulled to safety after being stuck in the mud for over an hour. The Crow Wing County Dispatch Center received the call shortly after 11:00...

Minnesota 1 Of 3 Finalists To Host World Fair Event In 2023

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota is still in the running to host a World’s Fair event in 2023 with a wellness theme. Then-President Barack Obama endorsed...

Portion Of Paul Bunyan State Trail To Close For Construction

A portion of the Paul Bunyan State Trail, located 2.5 miles south of the town of Guthrie in Hubbard County, will close Monday, June 26, to allow a private contractor to...

Bemidji Elks & American Legion Hold Flag Day Ceremony

The colors are bold, and the symbol well known. But the history and proper etiquette of the American flag is why local Elks Lodge organizations hold ceremonies across the...

Northwoods Adventure: Monster Truck Madness

It has been over 20 years since a gathering of this many monster trucks has come together in one location to put on a show. Triple B Motor Sports put together the...