Greater Minnesota
Pequot Lakes police chief says Rep. Josh Heintzeman pressured him for support
Heintzeman, a Republican legislator from Nisswa, is accused of violating Fair Campaign Practices. He denies the accusations.
September 28, 2024
Environment
How much trash is under water in Mille Lacs? A scuba team looked into it.
The group’s divers recovered fishing gear, tires, beer cans and a chrome hubcap from an old Buick.
September 26, 2024
Elections
State House race pits former sheriff's deputy against Bemidji homeless shelter director
GOP candidate Bidal Duran faces DFLer Reed Olson in his second bid for the seat that Olson lost to incumbent Rep. Matt Grossell in 2022.
September 25, 2024
Greater Minnesota
Child care has long been a vexing problem in rural Minnesota. One county may have cracked the code.
Stevens County’s pod model has attracted attention as an innovative solution for a longstanding issue.
September 24, 2024
High Schools
Football Across Minnesota: He’s an offensive lineman, but with strings attached
That 6-7 guy playing the national anthem on the violin in a football uniform is Sam Smith, a multitalented young man at Park Christian High in Moorhead.
AuthoredChip Scoggins
AuthoredChip ScogginsSeptember 24, 2024
News & Politics
7 Minnesota schools win National Blue Ribbon honors
Schools were nominated by state education officials for academic achievement, efforts to close achievement gaps, or success in both categories.
September 24, 2024
Minneapolis
Suspect in fatal shooting of 2 on same day near Minneapolis homeless encampments charged in one killing
Mayor Jacob Frey is vowing to ramp up destruction of the encampments.
September 21, 2024
Greater Minnesota
Tolkkinen: Crow Wing County restaurant owner says Trump sign cost him half his business
Even as the internet piles on with ridicule, Big Al's Bar & Grill owner says he won't take the sign down. 
AuthoredKaren Tolkkinen
AuthoredKaren TolkkinenSeptember 19, 2024
Greater Minnesota
Bemidji State University women’s volleyball coach dies of cancer at age 41
“We are heartbroken to lose our colleague, our coach, and our friend Kevin Ulmer,” Bemidji State Director of Athletics Britt Lauritsen said in a statement.
September 18, 2024
High Schools
Minnesota’s most-famous kicker now plays quarterback in Crosslake
Calling the shots as the chief of the Crosslake Fire Department became the second career for Chip Lohmiller. AuthoredChip Scoggins
AuthoredChip ScogginsSeptember 17, 2024
Greater Minnesota
Park Rapids mayor resigns, vacancy declared
The council in the northwestern Minnesota city will likely operate with one less member until November election.
September 13, 2024
High Schools
Predictions hit a high-level Thursday, a rivalry game, a greater Minnesota clash
The Minnesota Star Tribune reporters who try to pick winners are analyzing a Class 6A game Thursday and another Friday, and they’re headed northwest for a third.
September 12, 2024