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Residents evacuated, structures damaged as wildfire rapidly spreads Sunday in St. Louis County
As of 3 p.m., officials estimated the fire had covered about 160 acres.
May 11, 2025
High school senior killed, her mom critically hurt in collision with dump truck in Minnesota
The three-vehicle wreck occurred near Crosslake, the Crow Wing Sheriff’s Office said.
May 11, 2025
Why are so many turtles crossing the road?
Their instinct to move from water to land this time of year is hard-wired.
May 11, 2025
Anderson: Crane Lake gives up its walleyes — and its memories
Fishing season opened in the far north with limits for everyone.
AuthoredDennis Anderson
AuthoredDennis AndersonMay 11, 2025
Summer-like sun and warmth cast glow on Minnesota fishing opener
Fishing license sales were up 10% heading into the weekend.
May 10, 2025
Tolkkinen: On a three-day northern Minnesota tour, the grit and glory of our state became clear
A trip through western and northern Minnesota revealed points of pride and dire need. 
AuthoredKaren Tolkkinen
AuthoredKaren TolkkinenMay 10, 2025
Man shot by St. Cloud police after striking officer with knife
The suspect was taken into custody and listed in stable condition, and the officer sustained minor injuries.
May 10, 2025
Trolls, trails, birds and nature art converge on a trip to Detroit Lakes, Minn.
In northwestern Minnesota, varied landscapes and activities let explorers choose their own paths.
May 9, 2025
Man sentenced to life without parole for 2023 stabbing death of vulnerable Waite Park woman
Jarquez Bedford, 30, murdered 52-year-old Andrea Cottew in her apartment.
May 9, 2025
YMCA in central Minnesota to pay $140K to settle claims manager sexually harassed female workers
Two of the targeted employees were teenagers at the time, according to federal regulators.
May 9, 2025
Duluth area’s garbage gets new home on the Range — and could contribute to cleaner water
Resource Renew will route solid waste to an innovative Iron Range landfill after Moccasin Mike closes in 2026.
May 9, 2025
Man who escaped from Minnesota Sex Offender Program in St. Peter is caught
Beau-Jacob Edward Zimmer was captured just after 7 a.m., the St. Peter Police Department said.
May 9, 2025