Minnesota Moving to Fortify State Status as Abortion Refuge

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota is moving to fortify its status as a refuge for patients from restrictive states who travel to the state to seek abortions — and to...

Brainerd Public Schools Superintendent Developing New Strategic Plan

Brainerd Public Schools superintendent Heidi Hahn has begun developing a new strategic plan for the district. Since the beginning of March, the district has held both...

Gov. Walz Signs Universal Free School Meals Bill Into Law

Minnesota students will now receive free school meals following the passage and signing of the universal school meals bill. After gaining approval from the state Senate...

In Focus: Brainerd Area Arts Organizations Meet at CLC to Discuss Future Plans

Multiple arts organizations recently came together under one roof at Central Lakes College in Brainerd to share their plans for the coming year. The Performing Arts of...

Rep. Kresha Introduces Bill for Stiffer Penalties on Fentanyl Crimes

Minnesota Republican Rep. Ron Kresha of Little Falls has introduced a bill into the House to fight the fentanyl epidemic. The bill, co-authored by Rep. Isaac Schultz (R),...

Crow Wing County Releases 2023 Roadway Improvements Plan

Crow Wing County has released their proposed 2023 roadway improvements plan. The Highway Department has scheduled approximately $18 million worth of improvements to take...

Area Food Shelves Continue to Support Their Communities in Time of Growing Need

Food insecurity has been a growing issue among Minnesotans in recent years. According to a study conducted by Hunger Solutions Minnesota, over five million visits were...

High School Students Join the Choir for 2nd Annual BSU Sings! Day

This past Wednesday, the sound of high school students across the state could be heard singing along with Bemidji State University’s choir for BSU Sings! Day....

Golden Apple: Blackduck Student 1st in School History to Attend National Spelling Bee

A Blackduck student is writing history as he heads to the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Maximus Katsoulis is the first student in Blackduck Schools’ history to...

Beltrami County to Pay Portion of $2.6 Million Settlement for Death of Jail Inmate

$2.6 million is what Beltrami County and MEnD Correctional Care has been ordered to pay in a wrongful death lawsuit. Hardel Sherrell died while in custody at the Beltrami...

Mille Lacs Band Launches “Water Over Nickel” Initiative in Response to Proposed Mine

The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe has launched a new environmental initiative in response to a proposed nickel mine in Aitkin County. “Water Over Nickel”...

Grassroots Organization Works to “Keep it Clean” During Fish House Removals

A grassroots organization is starting to make an impact at the state level through an environmentally-focused bill. Ice fishing may be a staple to the outdoor activities...