Calls to remove Ellsworth dam grow after state issues 2nd water quality denial
Black Bear Hydro was denied its last water quality certification in 2020, though its dams continue to operate on a temporary license.
May 12, 2026Open source
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Rescue crews searching for 20-year-old missing paddleboarder at Ellsworth lake
Search efforts continue for a missing 20-year-old paddleboarder at Maine's Graham Lake. Multiple agencies involved in the search.
May 6, 2026Open source
Ellsworth library’s planned $6M renovation hinges on federal funding
Without the funding, trustees will have to trim the project, which mainly focuses on safety, accessibility and maintenance.
May 4, 2026Open source
Tritons hammer Ellsworth twice, improve to 42-9
Tritons hammer Ellsworth twice, improve to 42-9
May 2, 2026Open source
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All Day, forever: Vikings inducting Adrian Peterson into Ring of Honor
The 29th member of the Minnesota Vikings Ring of Honor will be Adrian Peterson, who rewrote the team's record books in his 10 seasons in Purple and Gold.
May 11, 2026Open source
Rochester's Gage Elementary sees encouraging results from reading initiative
From the fall to winter, Gage Elementary decreased by more than 30% the number of students who were considered to be at some risk or high risk in regard to l...
May 9, 2026Open source
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Charges filed against Chatfield officer in alleged DWI Charges have been filed against a Chatfield, Minneso...
Charges have been filed against a Chatfield, Minnesota, police officer who is accused of crashing his car while driving under the influence, according to cou...
May 23, 2026Open source
How Elk River high school students are learning how to budget A new state law requires a personal finance c...
A new state law requires a personal finance course to graduate from Minnesota schools.
May 20, 2026Open source
Delano schools closed Wednesday due to "cyber incident" Classes have been canceled in Delano, Minnesota, on...
Classes have been canceled in Delano, Minnesota, on Wednesday after the school district said it suffered a "cyber incident."
May 20, 2026Open source
Former Anoka County sheriff to be next U.S. Marshal for Minnesota
He was nominated by President Trump and approved by the U.S. Senate.
May 19, 2026Open source
Rain, cooler temps could help to tamp down northern Minnesota wildfires
Three dozen structures lost near Two Harbors; uncontained fire also burning near Crosslake.
May 17, 2026Open source
Joe Soucheray: What will it take to have a fair fight in governor’s race?
"There is currently no hope for sanity and honesty, two words chosen purposely, to return Minnesota to a degree of trustworthy state government," Soucheray w...
May 17, 2026Open source
Minneapolis mayor, city staff defy community survey, pushback growing on council
The mayor of Minneapolis and his staff are defying a community survey by recommending a group to develop a site at George Floyd Square that did not receive t...
May 16, 2026Open source
Duluthians petition for Lester Park Golf Course referendum
A survey conducted in March by the city of Duluth found support for conservation efforts at the former golf course, which has been floated as a potential sit...
May 15, 2026Open source
Bygones: Duluth banned Sunday 3.2 beer sales in 1956
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May 15, 2026Open source
Minsoo Park one of Duluth Marshall baseball’s ‘dudes’
The senior allowed one hit, walked one batter and struck out seven over seven innings in a win over Hermantown — and needed just 83 pitches to do it.
May 15, 2026Open source
Rescheduled Frost vs. Victoire playoff showdown back on Tuesday night
After an illness delay, the Frost take on Montreal Tuesday night for a chance at the finals! Join the watch party at 'A Bar of their Own' in Minneapolis.
May 12, 2026Open source
Answering the call for nurses in Rochester and beyond
Rochester Nurses Honor Guard pays tribute to the sacrifice of nurses.
May 12, 2026Open source
Minneapolis grocery store owner charged in $1 million food assistance fraud
A Minneapolis grocery store owner faces felony charges in what investigators say was a million-dollar food assistance fraud scheme.
May 12, 2026Open source
Dubuque Street brought settlers and history to Rochester ... before being renamed
The street was part of the Dubuque Trail that ran from the Mississippi River to St. Paul.
May 12, 2026Open source
It's all about the noodles at Rochester Chinese restaurant
Food writer Holly Ebel says you'll find something unique to eat along with those special noodles.
May 12, 2026Open source
Neighbors come together to save historic northeast Minneapolis house from demolition
The John Cook House has stood in northeast Minneapolis for nearly 140 years.
May 12, 2026Open source
Minnesota Frost playoff match against Montréal Victoire postponed due to illness concerns
The decision was made following consultation with medical personnel. All tickets for the postponed game will be honored for the rescheduled date.
May 11, 2026Open source
Game 5 of Frost series vs. Montreal postponed due to ‘illness’
Monday's series finale between the Minnesota Frost and Montreal Victoire has been postponed due to "player safety concerns related to illness," the PWHL anno...
May 11, 2026Open source
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Twins beat Red Sox 4-2 for 9th win in 13 games Trevor Larnach matched his career-high with four hits, Taj B...
Trevor Larnach matched his career-high with four hits, Taj Bradley allowed one run over five innings in his return from a chest muscle injury and the Minneso...
May 24, 2026Open source
Mauricio González scores stoppage-time goal for Minnesota in 1-1 tie with RSL Mauricio González subbed on...
Mauricio González subbed on in the 77th minute for Minnesota United and scored his first career goal in stoppage time in 1-1 tie with Real Salt Lake.
May 23, 2026Open source
Natasha Howard scores 26 points, grabs 14 rebounds, and Lynx hold off Sky 85-75 Natasha Howard scored 26 po...
Natasha Howard scored 26 points, including 14 in the second quarter, and the Minnesota Lynx defeated the Chicago Sky 85-75.
May 23, 2026Open source
MN fraud: DOJ announces fraud charges against 15 people, suspect on run
The U.S. Department of Justice announced a major fraud indictment in Minnesota, with charges being handed up against 15 people for fraud targeting $90 millio...
May 21, 2026Open source
Annual ranking puts St. Paul 4th for parks, just behind Minneapolis
The Trust for Public Land has released its annual ParkScore Index, a national ranking published annually since 2012, and Minnesota's capital city has climbed...
May 20, 2026Open source
Fire near Crosslake likely caused by humans; 61 reopens after North Shore blaze contained
Authorities continued to make progress fighting two wildfires in northern Minnesota.
May 20, 2026Open source
Timberwolves lose their ‘ultimate cheerleader’ as Joe Ingles signs with Australian club
After two years with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Joe Ingles NBA career is likely done after signing a two-year deal with an Australian club.
May 19, 2026Open source
LVFL Rickea Jackson to miss remainder of 2026 WNBA season
The Chicago Sky forward and former Lady Vol suffered a left torn ACL against Minnesota on Sunday.
May 19, 2026Open source
Minnesota veteran who became a star on TikTok dies at 84
Kenny Jary, a Minnesota veteran and TikTok star, has died. He was 84. (Photo: KARE11)
May 19, 2026Open source
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