For over a century, the Band has maintained the United States government disregarded a treaty agreement when it took a portion of Upper Red Lake and land around it. Recent events involving the tribe’s relationship with the state DNR sped up the tribe’s decision to reclaim the lands around Upper Red Lake.
Avivo, a nonprofit that operates a shelter with small, indoor units in Minneapolis’ North Loop neighborhood, wants to build a similar facility in St. Cloud to house 56 people.
Rain changed over to snow during the Tuesday morning commute in the Twin Cities, leaving a slippery coating on freeways and sidewalks — and leading to a steady stream of crashes and spinouts.
This spring, a Minnesota man will be inducted into the North American Maple Syrup Hall of Fame. Stu Peterson operates a maple syrup business in Otter Tail County with his wife, Corinne.
The biggest winter storm of the season slammed the Brainerd Lakes area, Duluth and the North Shore of Lake Superior. Heavy snow closed schools and caused dangerous travel conditions. It also provided a last dose of winter fun that many people had longed for.
Snow changed over to rain in the Twin Cities early Monday morning leaving a slushy, slippery mess on streets and sidewalks. To the north, snow continued to fall — with more than a foot in some locations by midday.