Greater Minnesota

August 14, 2023 4:00 AM

On heels of big state construction package, another $7.4 billion in requests await

Minnesota lawmakers passed a record $2.6 billion public works funding package in May. Already they’re looking at a mountain of requests for next year, and leaders say the competition for dollars will be intense.

by Brian Bakst and Dana Ferguson

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

August 13, 2023 8:00 AM

Good wild rice harvest anticipated across Minnesota

Minnesota has more natural wild rice than any other state. Hundreds of people take part in the harvest each fall as a way to earn money or simply fill their pantry.

by Dan Gunderson

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

August 11, 2023 8:35 AM

Boil water advisory issued for city of Brainerd

A boil water advisory is in effect for the city of Brainerd, Minn., after testing found bacterial contamination in the city water system.

by Andrew Krueger

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

August 10, 2023 2:42 PM

3-year old boy in Hinckley fatally shoots himself with gun found in father's house

The Pine County Sheriff’s Office said it’s investigating how a three-year-old boy shot and killed himself Tuesday night after finding a handgun in his father's house.

by Dan Kraker

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

August 10, 2023 4:00 AM

Minnesota Rokkr Regiment reconnects veterans, active duty members through video game

A Twin Cities based esports organization is helping active service members and veterans build community and talk through common challenges while playing the popular video game, Call of Duty.

by Hannah Yang

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

August 9, 2023 2:00 PM

Lake Superior's shipwrecked history on full display in 'Too Much Sea for their Decks'

While the Great Lakes have been vital to the American economy, they’ve also shown the ships — and the crews of people on them — harrowing, sometimes life-threatening storms.

by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

August 9, 2023 8:50 AM

Challenger Reinert outpolls incumbent Larson in Duluth mayoral primary

Challenger Roger Reinert outpolled incumbent Duluth Mayor Emily Larson 63-35 percent in Tuesday’s primary. The two will face off in November’s general election.

by Brian Bakst

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

August 8, 2023 2:00 PM

Crews battling small wildfire in Superior National Forest southeast of Ely

Crews were responding Tuesday to a small wildfire detected the previous day in the Superior National Forest in northeast Minnesota.

by Andrew Krueger

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

August 7, 2023 4:00 AM

Immigrants, refugees in Minnesota increasingly filling critical direct care jobs

There are currently 45,000 vacancies in direct care positions in the state. Officials are increasingly turning to foreign-born Minnesotans to fill those vital jobs.

by Dan Kraker

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

August 4, 2023 1:49 PM

Proposed Minnesota high-voltage 180-mile power line could cost $1B

Utilities say the new transmission lines are needed to help maintain a reliable power grid, as existing coal plants are retired and more solar and wind energy is brought online.

by Kirsti Marohn

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.