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June 12, 2026

Thief River Falls Fourth of July Celebration

“Thief River Falls is taking its Fourth of July celebration to the water this year. Visit Thief River Falls will host its first-ever Fourth of July Boat Parade on the Red Lake River Thursday, July 2, from 6 to 8 p.m. Boats and pontoons will cruise the river decked out in red, white, and blue, […]

June 12, 2026

Crookston hosting statewide Eagles convention

The Crookston Eagles Club is preparing to host the 123rd annual State Aerie and Auxiliary Convention from June 17–20. The event is expected to bring more than 200 members to town, with local hotel, restaurant, and retail impact.

June 10, 2026

Firefighters Making Progress on Northern Minnesota Wildfires

 Firefighters continue gaining ground on three lightning-sparked wildfires in northeastern Minnesota. The Tiger Fire near the Canadian border east of Crane Lake is now 100 percent contained at one acre, with crews expected to wrap up operations within the next day. The nearby Loon Fire has grown to 16 acres following updated mapping and is […]

June 10, 2026

Minnesota Department of Agriculture Awards Farm to School Grants

 Minnesota is expanding its Farm to School program — putting more local food on kids’ plates and more money in farmers’ pockets. The Department of Agriculture is awarding more than $1.3 million in new grants, helping schools and childcare providers buy Minnesota-grown food. Program supervisor Kate Seybold says it’s a win-win, supporting students with fresh […]

June 10, 2026

Two Mahnomen County Stolen Vehicle Suspects Arrested with Drugs and Guns

Two men are jailed in northwest Minnesota after being arrested during a stolen vehicle investigation in Mahnomen County.  Sheriff’s deputies located the car Monday near Roy Lake.   Authorities say two suspects tried to flee the scene but were pursued and taken into custody.  More than 11 grams of methamphetamine, 41 hundred dollars in cash, […]

June 9, 2026

Free Park Saturday

The DNR is encouraging residents to celebrate Great Outdoors Month by taking advantage of several free opportunities this weekend. Saturday is Free Park Day, allowing visitors to enter all state parks and recreation areas without a vehicle permit, with many locations offering naturalist-led programs. ATV riders can also hit Minnesota’s public trails without paying the […]

June 9, 2026

Turkey Lovers’ Month

June is National Turkey Lovers’ Month, and Minnesota has plenty to celebrate. The state is home to more than 400 turkey farmers and 600 turkey farms, making it the nation’s top turkey producer. Industry leaders say turkey production supports thousands of jobs, from growers and feed suppliers to processors, truck drivers, grocery stores, and restaurants. […]

June 9, 2026

One Injured in Fosston Shooting

A 22-year-old Fosston man is in custody after police say a shooting at an apartment complex Monday afternoon left another man seriously injured in northwestern Minnesota. Officers responded around 3:20 p.m. to a disturbance involving a possible gun. The victim was taken to Essentia Health-Fosston, then airlifted to Fargo for treatment. Cory Burnette Jr. was […]

June 9, 2026

Demuth Says State Needs to Focus More on Reading and Math

House Speaker Lisa Demuth is blaming Governor Tim Walz for Minnesota’s declining education rankings after a new report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation showed the state falling from 17th to 21st nationally. Demuth says Minnesota has seen sharp declines in reading and math proficiency during Walz’s tenure and is calling for schools to refocus […]

June 9, 2026

Federal Court Struck Down Trump Administration’s Tax on H-1B Visas

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is celebrating a federal court ruling striking down the Trump administration’s $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications. The U.S. District Court in Massachusetts found the policy unlawful and ordered it vacated. Ellison joined a multistate lawsuit challenging the fee last December, arguing it created barriers for employers trying to […]
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