Lake County

Gene Adam Doherty was last seen leaving his mother's home near Silver Bay on July 1, 2025. Officials said he may be suffering from a mental health crisis.

The wildfire began Sunday afternoon, May 11, 2025, in rural St. Louis County and prompted evacuations.

A recent study highlighted the economic impact of ATV riders in northeastern Minnesota. The information comes in the second light-snow winter in a row.

The spruce budworm has impacted more than 2,000 square miles since 2021, mostly in St. Louis, Lake and Cook counties, although a small population in Itasca County persists.

The Ramstad Trail bridge reconnects Baptism River watershed trout habitat and improves resilience to drought and flooding worsened by climate change.

Three fires burn in the Boundary Waters amid dry fall conditions. Elevated fire risk prompted burning restrictions in the Superior National Forest and much of the Arrowhead.

Charles Cook and Michael Nikula are running for Crystal Bay Township Supervisor Seat B.

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.

The NOAA grant will help the county and partners address climate change impacts on Minnesota's coastal region surrounding Lake Superior.

FEMA approved individual assistance for those impacted by the June floods, St. Louis County is wrapping up inspections and the IRRR provided redevelopment funds for Cook.