Governor Walz Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Memorial Day

Governor Tim Walz has ordered all United States and Minnesota flags to fly at half-staff at all state buildings in the State of Minnesota, from sunrise until noon on Monday, May 25, 2026, in honor of those who have died while serving in the United States military. “On Memorial Day, Minnesotans come together to remember […]

“100 Deadliest Days of Summer”

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) As Minnesotans hit the road for Memorial Day weekend, the state is also entering what safety officials call the “100 deadliest days of summer” — the stretch between Memorial Day and Labor Day when deadly crashes typically spike. Shannon Grabow is with the state Office of Traffic Safety says preliminary numbers […]

FROST ADVISORY FOR WEDNESDAY

FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1:00 a.m. TO 8:00 a.m. on WEDNESDAY… * WHAT…Temperatures as low as 32 will result in frost formation. * WHERE…Portions of central, east central, south central, southwest, and west central Minnesota. * WHEN…From 1:00 a.m. TO 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday. * IMPACTS…Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants […]

Stevens County Clarifies CSAH 10 Construction Timing

Stevens County is clarifying the timing of upcoming construction on County State Aid Highway 10. According to the county, construction on CSAH 10 will not begin until the Highway 28 project between Starbuck and Morris is completed and reopened. Highway 28 is currently closed for a MnDOT project, and CSAH 10 is being used as […]

battled a total of 17 wildfires Friday

(Duluth, MN) — Emergency crews battled a total of 17 wildfires Friday across St. Louis County as dry conditions and strong winds created dangerous fire weather. County officials activated the Emergency Operations Center to coordinate response efforts. Officials say several fires were likely caused by residents burning cardboard, while others were sparked by trees knocking […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) was recognized by the Plant Based Products Council with the Bioeconomy Champion Award, recognizing her longtime support for the bioeconomy. The Plant Based Products Council (PBPC) represents bioplastic companies using renewable feedstocks, consumer facing brands, and corn and soybean growers. “It’s an honor to receive this award alongside […]

Red Flag Warning in Effect Today for Morris & Stevens County

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for the Morris area from 10 AM to 9 PM today. Strong south winds of 20 to 30 mph, gusting as high as 45 mph, combined with humidity near 20%, will create critical fire weather conditions. Any fires that start may spread quickly. Outdoor burning […]