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During the week of Sept. 23, 2025, we enjoy reports of black bears, migrating insects, and skunks scrounging for grubs. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.

A third-party study calculated Essentia's impact in the Brainerd lakes area and the greater Iron Range.

Nearly $48,000 was awarded to Farm Commons, which helps farmers enroll in the USDA's Micro Farm Crop Insurance program.

The session will be an opportunity for people to comment on the University of Minnesota's plans to return the land to the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa.

Two projects broke ground in mid-August 2025, with another underway and at least four more in the works.

This project will resurface the highway, improve drainage, replace sidewalks, and improve pedestrian crossings, with all work expected to be completed by this fall.

MnDOT said motorists can expect flagging operations, lane closures and pilot cars during daylight working hours. There may be extended delays, especially during commute times.

MnDOT is studying the busy stretches of highway in the heart of town to increase safety and pedestrian usage.

There is still plenty of time to take in Danish recycling artist Thomas Dambo's work in a troll journey around Detroit Lakes and nearby Frazee.

Jim Joy and Thaddeus Laugisch are running to represent District 4B, which includes most of Clay County and part of Becker County, including Detroit Lakes.

Here's where you can find lights, community events, parades and more events in Northern Minnesota to keep you entertained throughout the holiday season.

Nine Northern Minnesota teams advanced in total, plus another 40+ individuals from 26 Northland schools. The state golf tournament begins Tuesday.

The locally organized race returns for its 30th year on Sept. 6, 2025, billing itself as a celebration of the famous runner turned fishing guide in his home state.

The unusual resignation announcement means Mitchell will continue to represent her constituents for up to two weeks as a convicted felon.

The Detroit Lakes boys and girls teams won the Class 2A state golf tournaments. The Walker-Hackensack Akeley boys won the 1A title, and Pequot Lakes' Genevieve Birkeland is the girls 2A champ.

Mitchell is hoping that a mix of just enough contrition and explanation for her erratic behavior will spur empathy from jurors, who may have experience with family upheaval.

The verdict will almost certainly change the makeup of the state Senate, where Democrats currently hold a 34-33 majority.

Police failed to seize several pieces of evidence from Mitchell and mishandled a crowbar that’s the source of one of the felony charges.

Wastewater and drinking water projects in Aitkin, Detroit Lakes, Eveleth, Crosby and Tower will protect public health and improve water quality.

Nicole Mitchell has pleaded not guilty to first-degree burglary and possession of burglary tools, after police say she broke into her stepmother’s home on April 22, 2024.