Public Safety

Ben Sherwood was reported missing on March 10, 2025, and was found dead at his Mountain Iron home a day later. His wife is fundraising to cover the costs of a funeral.

Sheriffs Joe Dasovich and Bryan Welk say joining will increase safety in their Northern Minnesota communities, but the program carries profiling and liability concerns.

Thunderstorms, freezing rain, rain and snow are all possible in the forecast for March 14-16, 2025, according to National Weather Service in Grand Forks and Duluth.

The MN bill would introduce a tiered system, with a new gross misdemeanor category for physical assaults against first responders without requiring to show bodily harm.

Benjamin James Sherwood, 39, was last seen leaving his home on the 8800 block of Main Street on Tuesday morning, March 11, according to a news release.

With low humidity, high winds and record-breaking temperatures expected, fire danger remains high in most of the state.

The 61-year-old man reportedly had dementia and, thanks to thermal imaging, was located near where he was last seen. He was found in hypothermic conditions.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources honored conservation officers and partners at a February ceremony for the lifesaving actions.

The EMS industry faced a $66 million deficit in 2022, according to the Minnesota Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board. Greater Minnesota comprises $30 million of that deficit.

The city has been operating its ambulance service at a deficit for years. A new county district will spread the cost across the entire service area.