Greater Minnesota
Park Rapids mayor resigns, vacancy declared
The council in the northwestern Minnesota city will likely operate with one less member until November election.
September 13, 2024
High Schools
A high-level Thursday high school football schedule, a rivalry game and a Greater Minnesota clash draw prognosticators’ attention
The Minnesota Star Tribune reporters who try to predict winners are analyzing a Class 6A game Thursday and another Friday, and they’re headed northwest for a third.
September 12, 2024
Business
Essentia Health wins arbitration dispute over control of Fosston hospital
Community leaders in northwest Minnesota town opposed the Duluth-based health system’s decision to close labor and delivery services.
September 11, 2024
Greater Minnesota
Employee accused of stealing, reselling $40K in outdoor gear, guns from Walker, Minn., store
Prosecutors say Kelsey Marie Rutland used gift cards at Reeds, her former employer, to carry out 40 fraudulent purchases, including 18 firearms.
September 11, 2024
Greater Minnesota
Are Minnesota’s mom-and-pop resorts dying?
As lakeside property values skyrocket and fast-paced lives demand different experiences, the state’s small lakefront resorts are a disappearing way of life.
September 3, 2024
Outdoors
You’re now allowed to bag walleyes on Mille Lacs. But can you catch them?
A boom in the lake’s perch population is good for walleyes, but not helpful for people fishing for Minnesota’s prize fish.
August 30, 2024
Elections
Coin toss determines winner in tied Mille Lacs County primary ballot recount
There were six other tight races in Minnesota’s primary, including a Sunday liquor sale ballot question in Newfolden that passed by just three votes.
August 30, 2024
Health Care
Sanford Health dropping out of Humana Medicare Advantage network, affecting up to 10K Minnesotans
Word of the change comes one month after HealthPartners said it would leave the Medicare Advantage network at UnitedHealthcare next year.
August 28, 2024
Bemidji
Flags at half-staff in Red Lake following death of Hereditary Chief James Loud
Services are being held Wednesday and Thursday.
August 27, 2024
Elections
Recounts called for two primary races in Bemidji and Mille Lacs County
Both recounts are open to the public.
August 24, 2024
Greater Minnesota
Inmate dies in central Minnesota jail
The cause of death is pending the results of toxicology tests, the Mille Lacs County sheriff said.
August 23, 2024
Environment
Farmer pursues fresh challenge to White Earth Nation over Minnesota tribe’s water rules
A smaller farmer is now challenging permits for river water use, after showdown with potato-growing conglomerate.
August 23, 2024