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Cutting emissions from mining is expected to be a bigger challenge than cleaning up cars or even power plants — because electric alternatives aren't widely available for powering furnaces and other equipment.

Gunnar B. Johnson and Shawn Reed are running for Judge Bench 6, one of 16 district court judgeships in the Sixth Judicial District, which serves the Arrowhead Region.

Nearly 8 inches of rain fell June 18, 2024, near Tower, Minnesota, with numerous other locations seeing in excess of 5 inches.

Essentia Health and SEIU members blame each other for the lack of negotiation. The two sides remain distant on wages and disagree on the nature of the others' proposals.

The biggest factor was whether the vehicle had a heat pump, which is more efficient than conventional heating systems and therefore reduces overall power use.

While the political playing field has become more favorable for mining, the Republican’s proposals still face hurdles.

A lack of clarity over the extent of the pause prompted chaos in state and local government, health care providers, social services agencies and other nonprofit organizations.

Failing in its primary committee means the bill itself is dead, but not the issue. There are other bills having to do with sports betting that can be used to revive it.

Organizers hosted a Save Cobb Cook Park rally before the Council meeting June 26 and spoke at the meeting. Monday's meeting appears to be a reaction to their efforts.

The arrest comes after a 43-hour manhunt — the largest in state history, according to Brooklyn Park Police Chief Mark Bruley.

Donna Heil and Laura Osbakken Goutermont are the remaining candidates for the Nov. 4, 2025, special election for Two Harbors City Council.

Beltrami County is proposing a 41% reduction in community funding for libraries in Blackduck and Bemidji, as well as the Beltrami County Historical Society and Paul Bunyan Transit, for the 2026 budget.

Repairing or replacing aging facilities, modernizing technology or simply adding more operating dollars to the bottom line were among the asks school districts put forth.

This show strives to take an in-depth look at some natural resource-based issues important to our region. We’ll not only discuss the problems, but also attempt to highlight some creative solutions. This is the third episode of a new series looking at the history of our local forests.

In Katherine May's new book Enchantment: Awakening Wonder in an Anxious Age, she shares stories of her post-pandemic struggles and how she sought ways to restore wonder and awe.

Family members are still seeking answers after 17-year-old Jeremy Jourdain disappeared on Oct. 31, 2016, and 15-year-old Nevaeh Kingbird went missing on Oct. 22, 2021.

The health care provider said the upgrades will improve safety and efficiency. The announcement is another flashpoint in the Essentia-Fosston conflict.

The region will be well represented in the Class A meet, with 69 entries; Northern Minnesota has five entries in the 2A meet.

The board removed Pollycan Sorcan after an investigation found she forwarded confidential emails to her private account and supported lawsuits against the district.

April Grunhovd, Tia Gullickson, Brenda Hallgren, Alica Kiekbusch, Nathan Rasch, Valerie Wagner and Chris Zimmel are running for I.S.D. 599, Fertile-Beltrami, School Board.