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May 16, 2025

Northeastern Minnesota Wildfire Update

(Duluth, MN) — Officials say the rain that moved through northeastern Minnesota Thursday made a positive impact on the wildfires. The Jenkins Creek fire expanded a bit due to higher winds before the rain hit but the town of Hoyt Lakes was spared from evacuation orders. Strong winds re-ignited some areas of the Camp House […]

May 16, 2025

How to Avoid Bear Encounters on Minnesota Trails

(Grand Rapids, MN) — With the expansion of bear country, it’s not unlikely Minnesotans could stumble upon one while out hiking this time of year. D-N-R BearWise coordinator Franklin Whittaker says avoid leaving out food trash or scraps, as it helps bears associate that trail or campsite with a food reward. Whittaker says if you […]

May 16, 2025

MN Trooper Jailed on Child Pornography Charges

(Minneapolis, MN) — A Minnesota state trooper jailed for production of child pornography is now facing new federal charges. Prosecutors say 29-year-old Jeremy Plonski of Shakopee was charged Thursday in a four-count indictment for production and distribution of child pornography. Investigators said they found cellphone videos of Plonski sexually assault an infant girl. A conviction […]

May 15, 2025

Community Connection 05/14: Becca Schrupp

City Manager Becca Schrupp shared more about the City Council meeting on our community connection.  

May 15, 2025

Community Connection – Pomme de Terre Garden Club

Mary Holm and Kathy Bahr from the Pomme de Terre Garden Club stopped by to talk with Murphy about the Spring Plant Sale happening Saturday, May 17th from 11-1.                                                     […]

May 15, 2025

First Half of Real Estate Taxes Are Due May 15th

The Stevens County Auditor-Treasurer would like to remind all residents that your first half of real estate taxes are due on Thursday, May 15th. This applies to all residential, commercial, and agricultural properties. By law, penalty must be added to late payments. Tax payments can be mailed, but to avoid a penalty, payments are required […]

May 15, 2025

Minnesota Jobs Picture Changes Little in April

St. Paul, MN – Minnesota lost a small number of jobs in April, and the state’s unemployment rate increased slightly as more people joined the labor force, according to data from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). In April, Minnesota lost 1,300 jobs, effectively flat over the month, with the unemployment rate […]

May 15, 2025

Morris City Closes On Purchase Of New Liquor Store Location

The City of Morris has closed on the purchase of a new liquor store location. The City worked with Joe Riley, the City Attorney, and Grant County Abstract to finalize the purchase. The sale price of the land was $151,285, but with closing fees, title insurance and some property taxes, the total paid was $152,773. […]

May 15, 2025

SWCD Offices Have Received Grants To Fund Well Owners With Testing

Thanks to funding from the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment, Horizon Public Health, in collaboration with Douglas, Grant, Pope, Stevens, and Traverse Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) offices, has received grant funds to assist well owners with testing for and treating contaminants in their private wells. This funding helps address common concerns such […]

May 15, 2025

Peace Officers Memorial Day

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — Governor Tim Walz is ordering all U.S. and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff today (Thursday) in honor of peace officers who have been killed or injured in the line of duty. The governor has proclaimed today as Peace Officers Memorial Day and this week as Police Week in […]
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