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Mayors from Minnesota to Louisiana converged in Bemidji last week for the annual meeting of the Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative to announce a new project aimed at preventing plastic pollution.

The industry is frustrated with the federal body because of these requirements and the amount of time it’s taken to set up a program.

Jesse L. Kemp and David Lucas are running for Kettle River mayor. Monique Annette Doward, Patricia Lund, Marcia Sarvela and Laura Simi are running for Kettle River City Council.

In a new motion, the federal government is asking for the former state senator to remain jailed, calling him a flight risk and a danger to the community.

Parent company ALLETE strongly disagrees with the ruling. The sale to raise capital for the clean energy transition has raised concerns from environmentalists and industry.

Hibbing Public Utilities aims to replace all lead service lines in the city in the next two to three years. That's well ahead of the state's 2033 goal.

Caucus night is the first step of the political party organizing process, where you can help shape the party platform, support candidates and learn ways to get more involved.

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

The Environmental Quality Board reviewed the petition and designated the Hermantown City Council as the responsible entity. It must either reject the petition or conduct further environmental review for the proposed data center.

Most of the Northland will be impacted by some combination of freezing rain, heavy snow, high winds and low temperatures Dec. 17-18, 2025.

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In a short time, Smith has become a regionally recognized folk artist, sharing stages with Minnesota greats like Charlie Parr, Dave Simonett of Trampled by Turtles, Wild Horses and Drew Peterson.

'Story The Crow Told Me' by Ketch Secor is KAXE's Album of the Week for Aug. 25-31, 2025.

Survey results indicate around 116,000 more Minnesotans went without health insurance in 2025 than they did in 2023.

Gary Farmer (Cayuga) and Keith Secola (Anishinaabe) are bringing the Ancestral Fires tour to Virginia, Bemidji and Grand Rapids, March 12-14, 2026.

Site preparation for future development includes demolishing three structures in various stages of decay. The work will make room for a new YMCA and 98-room hotel.

The expansion of the park memorializing those lost in the Milford Mine disaster in 1924 will add 1.55 miles of walking trails, more interpretive signs and new boardwalks.

The Pride Festival at Bayfront Park kicks off Saturday, including live music, drag performances, speakers, performance art, dance, jazz and more on two separate stages.

A total of 166 members of Teamsters Local No. 346 are on strike, accounting for 80% of the plant’s workforce, as operations remain shut down. Groups of workers continue to picket in several locations in Grand Rapids near UPM Blandin.

After the Tuesday Council meeting, Councilor Julianne Paulsen presented a bucket of pacifiers and allegedly offered them to union members.