PassportPosts by Sarah Winkelmann
In Focus: Fiber Arts Trail
“It’s not a super fast process, but you can see the wool is holding its shape,” said Lisa Jordan, Crossing Arts Alliance Executive and Artistic Director. Jordan is explaining how…
Read MoreHunter Rescued After 3 Nights Lost In Minnesota Woods
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A missing Twin Cities hunter who spent three nights lost in the woods of Pine County is recovering after being rescued by helicopter. Authorities say…
Read MoreGolden Apple: Todd County Students Learn About Natural Resources
Bees, hay bales, bubbles and a whole lot of smiles could be spotted all over the Katterhagen farm today as nearly 500 students learned about natural resources. “Over the years,…
Read MoreJudge Rejects Couple’s Argument For Refusing Gay Customers
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed a legal challenge by the owners of a Minnesota video company who want to shoot weddings for heterosexual couples only. Carl and…
Read MoreMinnesota Compass Holds Listening Session In Brainerd
Listen, learn and understand – those were the motives behind today’s discussion on how to best represent the Brainerd region in data form. “I was fearful that this would be…
Read MoreMnDOT Encourages Landowners To Help Create A “Living Snow Fence”
As farmers are preparing for harvest they are asked by the Minnesota Department of Transportation to consider leaving just a few rows of corn to help control snow blowing on…
Read MoreFall Prevention Assessments For Seniors Taking Place This Week
“We want to make sure she is a safe walker in the community,” said Mike Steicheni, Essentia Health Rehabilitation Director. The goal of safety and independence is key at today’s…
Read MoreMinnesota Teen Who Died At North Dakota State Dorm ID’d
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A family spokesman on Monday identified a teenager from Minnesota who died after being found unresponsive in a North Dakota State University residence hall over the…
Read MoreCommunity Spotlight: NASA Astronaut Speaks With Pine River-Backus Students
Students in one local school district got to speak to astronaut Mark Vande Hei via Skype and ask him questions about what it was like to be up in space.…
Read MoreShots Fired During Home Invasion In Pine River Township
Cass County authorities are seeking a man suspected in a home invasion in rural Backus. According to Cass County Sheriff Tom Burch, a homeowner fired a gun at a white…
Read MoreJack & Ann Ruttger Celebrate 65 Years In The Resort Industry
The history hallway at Ruttger’s in Deerwood is lined with photographs that demonstrate the family history of the resort, starting with grandpa Joe. “Well, if people want to use this,…
Read MoreMore Than 100 Inmates Sick At Ramsey County Jail
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Health Department is investigating the cause of rampant sickness in the Ramsey County Jail. More than 100 inmates got sick with flu symptoms…
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