Senator Tina Smith

The Lake Winnibigoshish Land Exchange Act, introduced by Rep. Pete Stauber, grants a land swap between the Chippewa National Forest and Bowen Lodge near Deer River.

The projects are among 15 in Northern Minnesota included in Senate appropriations legislation that now goes to the House of Representatives for a vote.

The bill is likely to change in the Senate, where clean energy advocates and industries are pressing GOP lawmakers.

Minnesota's U.S. Senators Tina Smith and Amy Klobuchar wrote letters about the Bemidji Indian Health Service office and Fergus Falls federal courthouse.

If elected, Peggy Flanagan would be the country’s first female Native American senator. She announced plans to run for Sen. Tina Smith's seat on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025.

Smith, 66, said she has welcomed four grandchildren since taking office. Her exit presents a rare opportunity for Dems eager for higher office without challenging an incumbent.

The money will be used to improve parts of State Highway 1 and Walking Shield Road, plus extending the latter.

Eleven of the projects, funded by the Renewable Energy for America Program, are in Northern Minnesota.

One year after a surprise inspection found thousands of pieces of delayed mail at the Bemidji Post Office, officials say they are prepared for the 2024 holiday season.

The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, Red Lake Band of Chippewa, Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe and White Earth Nation received funds to increase tribal capacity to respond to violent crime and opioid abuse.