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$3.3M Approved For July Storm Aid
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Gov. Mark Dayton has authorized nearly $3.3 million in disaster relief funds for July storm damage in northern Minnesota. Heavy thunderstorms from July 19 through…
Read MoreGrand Rapids Woman Missing, Sheriff Asks For Public Assistance
The Itasca County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing woman. Lindsay Marie Voltz, 37 of Grand Rapids, was last seen during the evening of…
Read MoreBrainerd/Baxter Annexation Dispute Comes To A Halt
No progress has been made over the disputed land between two central Minnesota cities. The Brainerd City Council and Baxter City Council have not come to a resolution over the…
Read MoreCats Tossed Away By Owner Into Dog Enclosure
Two cats were thrown over a six foot tall pet shelter fence after workers told the owner that they could not accept same day intakes. At first, the unidentified man…
Read MoreInvasive Species Confirmed In Cass Lake
The Forest Service announced today that it would close the Knutson Dam boat access ramp, campgrounds and parking area due to a starry stonewort infestation. The agency will keep the…
Read MoreWeekend Wrap Up: Things To Do Around Town Sept. 30- Oct. 2
Looking to get out of town or stay near by? There’s always something happening around the area and we have you covered for all the info you’ll need to make…
Read MoreDam To Provide Safety, Better Habitat On Mississippi River
Dams can help regulate water levels during drought and floods, but may negatively impact wildlife. The recently completed Knutson Dam in the Chippewa National Forest will improve both areas while…
Read MoreCounty Commissioner Candidates Discuss Platforms In Red Lake
The two candidates for Beltrami County Commissioner District 4, Vince Gross and incumbent Tim Sumner, discussed their platforms in Red Lake today. If elected, one of the candidates will represent…
Read MoreMinnesota Tribal Colleges Receive Grants From USDA
Two Minnesota tribal colleges will receive grants from the USDA for improvements to campus facilities and equipment. The USDA made the announcement at the 8th Tribal Nations Conference on Monday.…
Read MoreEnvironmental Groups Seek Review Of Proposed Pipeline
DULUTH, Minn. (AP) — Two environmental groups are asking Minnesota regulators to take another look at a proposed oil pipeline in the northern part of the state. MPR News reports…
Read MoreAbsentee Ballots Now Available in Brainerd
Crow Wing County voters planning to make their decisions before election day can now receive absentee ballots. The ballots allow residents to vote early by mail or in person regardless…
Read MoreFatal Car Crash In Douglas County
UPDATED: September 27, 2016, at 1:56 PM Two people were killed in a car crash on Westbound I-94 Tuesday. The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating the incident between two semi-trucks…
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