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Bear researchers with the Department of Natural Resources and University of Minnesota Duluth hope to fit more bears with radio collars this winter.

Lakewood Health System invites the public to its new cancer center in Staples for an open house 4-6 p.m. Oct. 10, 2025.

Brainerd musician Kelley Smith was announced as the new artistic director of the long-running concert series on July 25, 2025.

The Northwest Minnesota Foundation has $273,000 in funds for this initiative, with proposals due by Nov. 2, 2025.

The Legislature-created task force will host three online public input sessions to gather information from Minnesotans who forage for mushrooms, berries and plants on DNR-managed state lands.

Charles Bainter, Karisa Johnson, Lisa Kvas and Ann Marie Lubovich are running for I.S.D. 712, Mountain Iron-Buhl, School Board.

We've covered labor strikes, cannabis legalization, the 2023 election, issues with rural mail delivery, severe drought conditions, court proceedings and mysterious booms.

The race is set for Aug. 22 and will start and end at Rapids Brewing Company in Grand Rapids.

Grand Rapids is addressing the Legionnaires' outbreak with the Department of Health collaboration and considering a potential chlorination system installation.

Canadian wildfire smoke began impacting Northeastern Minnesota Thursday morning, moving west over time. It will be joined by additional smoke from the northwest Saturday.

Unhealthy air could be back numerous times before winter falls, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency said.

Forest staff and partners are reimagining the future of the Isabella Section House, a historic railroad building. Comments will be accepted through Sept. 30, 2025.

The invasive pest was found in Carlton County near Holyoke, Sawyer and Wrenshall. It was also discovered in Meeker, Murray, Ottertail and Wadena counties.

If it weren’t for the numerous challenges they have and continue to face, Jim and Suzanne Ducharme say they probably would have continued to run the business.

The most severe flooding occurred in the central and northern parts of St. Louis County, including Hibbing, Chisholm, Virginia, Biwabik, Ely and Cook.

The health department reported these new measles cases can all be tied to either domestic or international travel, and all of the new cases are among unvaccinated people.

Six awardees from across the Northwest Minnesota Foundation region were recently recognized for their roles in strengthening community.

Harley Droba, Roger J. Skraba and Rich Tru are running to represent District 3A, which includes Cook, Lake, Koochiching and portions of Itasca and St. Louis counties.

Lyric Center for the Arts in Virginia will host the workshop 3-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, at its location, and 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8, at VEMA in Chisholm with artist and activist Hedy Tripp.

Kevin Russell Hagen and Gary Tibbits are running for Aitkin mayor.