‘Hazardous’ air quality alert dropped in NW Minnesota as cleaner air moves into state
Wildfire smoke from Canada covered the remainder of the state where air quality alerts are up through Wednesday morning.
June 3, 2025
Two graduations, two empty chairs and the long shadow of a missing Indigenous teen
Nevaeh Kingbird, who disappeared from Bemidji in 2021, received an honorary diploma from Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig School. Her mom just graduated from a law enforcement program to help find her.
May 31, 2025
Quarterdeck Resort’s stylish revamp is part of a boutique wave in Minnesota lake country
The resort on Gull Lake near Brainerd blends modern design with a family-cookout, rec-room vibe.
May 29, 2025
Why Planned Parenthood is closing four Minnesota clinics and laying off staff
Federal funding cuts under Trump administration compounded challenges for nonprofit provider, which was already seeing more patients seek online care.
May 27, 2025
Tolkkinen: I paid to attend a Constitution conference. But it was an ad for Christian nationalism.
The event, which was supposed to be about the Constitution, barely mentioned our founding document.
AuthoredKaren Tolkkinen
AuthoredKaren TolkkinenMay 25, 2025
Owner of Bemidji ski area charged with financial exploitation of vulnerable adult
Suzanne Thomas is accused of unlawfully transferring $1.5 million from her aunt’s trust.
May 24, 2025
Sheriff IDs victim in Brainerd grass fire, says two others died in recent fires
Fire was the cause of death in two of the incidents while one victim first suffered a medical issue.
May 22, 2025
Meet the Minnesota native searching for family history in her Scamp
Local nonfiction: Karen Babine explores her ancestry, one road trip at a time.
May 14, 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
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
Trump taps FBI to combat crime in Indian Country — prompting hope, skepticism
Advocates welcome additional resources while some remain skeptical until they see results.
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
