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The Minnesota DNR is looking for local or statewide anglers, local business and resort owners and others with a stake in activities on Lake Winnibigoshish or Rainy Lake.
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The first tornado began northwest of Pillager and ended after crossing Gull Lake. The second touched down north of North Long Lake near Merrifield before ending just before Ironton.
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Early reports indicate most of the damage was in the Merrifield area. Tornado sightings were also reported near Casino, Lake Shore and Nisswa, which may be the same twister.
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The special joint taxing authority formed to fund the ambulance service for Walker and surrounding communities also approved a $528,500 levy for 2026.
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Sheriffs Joe Dasovich and Bryan Welk say joining will increase safety in their Northern Minnesota communities, but the program carries profiling and liability concerns.
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Plus: Minnesota is considering adding nitrate standards for lakes and rivers; and St. Louis County plans to unveil two time capsules from the last century on Feb. 25, 2025.
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Plus: Roush Enterprises — which has Bemidji operations responsible for many miles of winter test driving — joins a new national organization; and the Minnesota Discovery Center museum in Chisholm is seeking input for its strategic plan.
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In their annual joint meeting on Jan. 31, 2025, leaders from Cass County Board and the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe discuss shared interests and celebrate past successes.
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Cass and Hubbard counties had a choice: allow the Walker ambulance to be absorbed into neighboring districts or create a special taxing district for the service area.
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One of the co-owners of the Channel Bar and Grill, Trig Bagan, is charged with attempting to cover up the drive-by shooting crime of his son, 26-year-old Robert Bagan.