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Greater Minnesota

Despite Census findings, rural poverty entrenched in Minnesota

Despite Census findings, rural poverty entrenched in Minnesota

Many Minnesotans are battling tough circumstances in the northern part of the state. In Beltrami County the poverty rate is about 20 percent. Other nearby counties have struggled with chronic poverty for decades.
by Tom Robertson

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Last year's Pagami Creek blaze part of trend of worsening fires

Last year's Pagami Creek blaze part of trend of worsening fires

A year ago, the Pagami Creek fire roared across the Boundary Waters, engulfing 90,000 acres of forest in a single day. Signs of the devastation are still present. But the potential for another such fire isn't remote. That blaze was part of a nationwide pattern of bigger, more extreme wildfires,
by Dan Kraker

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Leaves begin to change color in Minn.

Leaves begin to change color in Minn.

The Department of Natural Resources has started updating its fall color reports and maps at noon every Thursday.

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For 5 Range mines, 3,000 workers, 2 days left for contract talks

For 5 Range mines, 3,000 workers, 2 days left for contract talks

Contracts between three giant mining companies on the Iron Range and the United Steelworkers of America will expire at midnight Friday, and an apparent stalemate threatens to set in motion a strike that could disrupt the nation's steel supply.
by Dan Kraker

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