Cass County

Boating while intoxicated is the leading contributing factor to boating accidents and fatalities, and boaters should use extra caution given high water levels.

The disaster declaration allows more resources to help communities recover from the damage caused by heavy rains and subsequent flooding in June.

The Cass, Crow Wing and St. Louis county sheriff's offices have all asked boaters to be cautious to help prevent shoreline damage with waters high after heavy rainfall.

The Sweetest Grass Dispensary opened June 6, 2024, at the "Y" intersection of highways 200 and 371, near the Northern Lights Casino in Walker.

The Department of Natural Resources will place trail cameras on public and private lands to gather deer density data throughout northeastern Minnesota.

The Northwoods Battered Women's Shelter has needed a new facility for 20 years, and on Friday, May 17, 2024, ground was broken for the new facility expected to open in spring 2025.

Two other adults were treated for smoke inhalation after the Tuesday morning blaze in Byron Township.

Proposed legislation would allow counties to collect reimbursement for ice rescue missions.

Cass County Sheriff Bryan Welk said ice thickness on lakes included in the Brainerd Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza ranged from five to 12 inches.

The agriculture department also noted confirmations in Kanabec County for the first time and more of the insect found in Isanti County. There are now 47 counties with emerald ash borers.