St. Louis County

The communications cooperative plans to add 1,600 locations to its fiber-optic, high-speed internet network, with four projects in St. Louis County planned this year.

The bonds will be paid via the county's transportation sales tax and should not impact property taxes.

The regional resource centers are part of a new integrated service delivery partnership aimed at strengthening family and youth support services in the area.

Construction is expected to begin April 1, 2025, and MnDOT will host an informational meeting that day on what motorists should expect for impacts this year.

The invasive insect was confirmed by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture in southern Aitkin County, Virginia and northern Pine County. All three areas are quarantined.

A press release late Tuesday, March 18, 2025, stated Chad was awaiting extradition to Georgia, stemming from the investigation, where he will face criminal charges.

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.

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.

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 time capsule was opened as part of a celebration of the new St. Louis County office building in Virginia.