“One thing is clear: Minnesota’s farmers are resilient, innovative, and deeply committed to the common good,” writes Sen. Aric Putnam, D-St. Cloud| Agweek
The Sioux Falls Police Department has investigated six homicides so far in 2025. Here's where each case stands in the courts| Sioux Falls Live
Rhoden says taxpayers will still come out ahead on new plan compared to old one| Sioux Falls Live
Inmates in-custody in the Todd County jail in Long Prairie, Minnesota| Wadena Pioneer Journal
Sen. John A. Hoffman and his wife were also shot by an individual impersonating a police officer on Saturday morning. Suspect identified as 57-year-old Vance Boelter| InForum
Tickets, camping, and add-on experiences for next year’s event will go on sale Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 9 a.m.| Wadena Pioneer Journal
Former Independence Elementary School principal David George pleaded guilty to transportation of a minor from North Dakota to South Dakota with plans to sexually abuse a child under age 12.| Sioux Falls Live
The USDA confirmed an outbreak in Faulk County in northeast South Dakota. The outbreak meant 55,400 birds were killed to prevent the spread of the disease. It is the first case in a U.S. commercial flock since July 2.| Sioux Falls Live
Take a look at upcoming events in the Brainerd lakes area.| Pine & Lakes Echo Journal
The woman who has been held in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody is expected to post bond and be released Wednesday after a judge’s ruling in her favor.| Brainerd Dispatch
Inmates in-custody in the Todd County jail in Long Prairie, Minnesota| Pine & Lakes Echo Journal
Inmates in-custody in the Morrison County jail in Little Falls, Minnesota| Pine & Lakes Echo Journal
The program focused on recruiting and retaining underrepresented students to pursue graduate degrees through the USD Division of Biomedical and Translational Science.| Sioux Falls Live
Wadena County Sheriff's Department Warrant List issued Sept. 13, 2025| Wadena Pioneer Journal
🔊In this episode, Don and John talk about two of the most common weeds in our lawns and give you strategies to help bring them under control.| Brainerd Dispatch
The Patrol said on social media that "No kings" flyers were found in the vehicle of the suspect in a pair of shootings that left Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband dead Saturday.| Grand Forks Herald
Nisswa resident expresses concerns.| Pine & Lakes Echo Journal
Sioux Falls police chief, county sheriff grateful for trooper help, but would prefer long-term presence.| Sioux Falls Live
System-wide enrollment peaked at 36,662 in 2017, and no year since then has equaled that mark.| Sioux Falls Live
Judge Peter Welte asked David George what was a just punishment, noting that federal guidelines called for life in prison.| InForum
What's going on in the Wadena area, Sept. 11-21| Wadena Pioneer Journal
“You cannot change this funding and ask us to ‘hope’ that it’s OK."| Sioux Falls Live
After years of political upheaval, court battles and legislative tugs-of-war, the plan to build a new men’s prison in Lincoln County south of Harrisburg is dead.| Sioux Falls Live
Questions on construction manager, sunk costs and hidden costs remain as special session approaches| Sioux Falls Live
The two part-time agricultural mental health providers were hired after the retirement of longtime provider Ted Matthews.| Agweek
The late August saturation patrol is the first of what will be two per month for the next five months.| Sioux Falls Live
Three Fargo officers are on administrative leave after an exchange of gunfire Monday at a Moorhead apartment, said Moorhead Police Chief Chris Helmick.| Perham Focus
A crash involving two semis on Interstate 94 in Otter Tail County sent one over a bridge. Both drivers were hurt and one was taken to a hospital.| Perham Focus
Late August is a peak time for the deadly disease, health experts say.| West Central Tribune
Late August is a peak time for the deadly disease, health experts say.| Cloquet Pine Journal
Energy Transfer’s lawsuit accused Greenpeace of providing resources to encourage Dakota Access Pipeline protesters to commit criminal acts to stop construction of the project| Detroit Lakes Tribune
After moving to Arizona for college, Mary Beth Gilsdorf returned to her hometown of Detroit Lakes to help run the family business and raise a family of her own; now, she’s an influential and creative community leader -- and so are her husband and two daughters. “Mary Beth’s love and pride for…| Detroit Lakes Tribune
From the commentary, "The misinformation couldn’t be contained, but Kennedy can be. All that’s needed is a call from the White House directing him to reverse his recent decisions."| West Central Tribune
"We don't believe she's in there," Superior's police chief said after a search near Superior High School. "Searches are continuing in other areas as evidence indicates."| Superior Telegram
Each week, the Pioneer receives submissions from letter-writers. Most are published — both in print and online — and some are not. In hopes of easing the process and helping writers get their work published, here is a refresher on the rules regarding submissions to the Pioneer's opinion page.| Bemidji Pioneer
Monday morning ribbon cutting marked the official debut of artist Thomas Dambo's nine-sculpture public art installation in Detroit Lakes area.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
In contrast to North Dakota, at least seven oil-and-gas-producing states have taken either legislative or judicial action to restrict the costs that can be deducted from royalty owners’ checks.| Dickinson Press
Carter Hass writes, "... unlike their colleagues in the DNC, the ND Dem-NPL isn’t bought out by super PACs and lobbyists—and, most importantly, they fight back against extreme-right-wing policies at the state level."| InForum
"In case anyone has forgotten, Putin is a murderer, thug, a dictator who kills his political opponents," writes Dan Rice.| InForum
Alan J. Peterson writes in response to Faye Seidler's recent column "Fargo needs to find ways to heal."| InForum
"E-tabs are slot machines in disguise: addictive, everywhere, and quietly bleeding our state dry," writes Norman McCloud.| InForum
Moorhead Mayor Shelly Carlson thanks other area law enforcement agencies for their assistance in a critical incident Aug. 11 in Moorhead.| InForum
A ranking of North Dakota State's most impactful games since the Bison moved to the Football Championship Subdivision in 2004.| InForum
Three Fargo officers are on administrative leave after an exchange of gunfire Monday at a Moorhead apartment, said Moorhead Police Chief Chris Helmick.| InForum
Agriculture-related damage from western North Dakota fires include burnt cropland, along with killed or injured livestock and destroyed pastures, stored feedstuffs, farmsteads, and fencing.| Agweek
Program has not resolved a single case related to royalty deductions| Agweek
Public officials have refused to take action for years, which some attribute to the industry’s outsize influence on the state| Agweek
Top cowboys in the National Federation of Professional Bullriders showed for the two-day Great Frontier Bull Ride show Wednesday and Thursday at the Kandiyohi County Fair.| West Central Tribune
Police Chief Dave Zibolski said police did not yet know the motive behind the shootings, but that the feud between two groups had “obviously escalated.”| InForum
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According to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, Kameron Ray Collier, 17, of Lake City, was last seen by family on Tuesday.| Rochester Post Bulletin
Carol Danielson and Mary Suhl feed more than just buffalo at Sunnybrook Zoo — they’ve nurtured a tradition, named a pair of icons, and now invite the public to help name the newest arrival.| Wadena Pioneer Journal
Sen. John A. Hoffman and his wife were also shot by an individual impersonating a police officer on Saturday morning. Suspect identified as 57-year-old Vance Boelter| Cloquet Pine Journal
Reid Rasner lost by 43 points in a U.S. Senate race and has offered few details in support of his multibillion-dollar bid, but has won over the Rushmore State’s governor| Mitchell Republic
Sen. John A. Hoffman and his wife were also shot by an individual impersonating a police officer on Saturday morning. Suspect identified as 57-year-old Vance Boelter| Wadena Pioneer Journal
The Patrol said on social media that "No kings" flyers were found in the vehicle of the suspect in a pair of shootings that left Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband dead Saturday.| Wadena Pioneer Journal
Sen. John A. Hoffman and his wife were also shot by an individual impersonating a police officer on Saturday morning. Suspect identified as 57-year-old Vance Boelter| Sioux Falls Live
Yes, you can still buy our weekly printed Echo Journal newspaper!| Pine & Lakes Echo Journal
Inmates in custody in the Otter Tail County jail in Fergus Falls, Minnesota| Pine & Lakes Echo Journal
Inmates in custody in the Otter Tail County jail in Fergus Falls, Minnesota| Wadena Pioneer Journal
South Dakota's three National Weather Service forecast offices are short of staff, sending up fewer weather balloons| Sioux Falls Live
Readers are invited to share your best photos from the Heartland Lakes Area. The winner receives a three-month subscription.| Park Rapids Enterprise
Contour Maps for specific lakes in Aitkin, Cass, Crow Wing, Mille Lacs, and Morrison Counties. Find Lake Depths, Fish Species, Special Fishing Regulations, Public Access Locations, and Fun Facts| Pine & Lakes Echo Journal
Fundraiser with food, raffles and a silent auction will be held on Friday, May 2, from 5-9 p.m. at the Vergas Event Center to help Vergas teen as she fights neuroblastoma.| Park Rapids Enterprise
Measles is “highly, highly contagious — it’s the most contagious disease that we currently know of,” Becker County Public Health Supervisor Amanda Kumpula told the Becker County Board on Tuesday.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
Joseph Rommich will be third full-time warden at Sioux Falls facility in four years| Mitchell Republic
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Charles Nord of Perham was killed in a Black Hawk Crash in 2019 and left behind a wife and two children. The Tunnel to Towers Foundation helped the family he left behind.| Perham Focus
Shortly after midnight on Thursday, the Underwood and Battle Lake fire departments and Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office were called to a structure fire on Leon Lake.| Perham Focus
From the commentary, "The legislature should move to repair the damage that has been done to the Open Meeting Law. It can repeal or sunset the change that was just made ..."| West Central Tribune
Fundraiser with food, raffles and a silent auction will be held on Friday to help Vergas, Minnesota, teen as she fights neuroblastoma.| Alexandria Echo Press
"As Congress looks for ways to balance fiscal responsibility with economic growth, it’s critical to distinguish between programs that lack return on investment and policies like 45Z that deliver tangible returns," writes Brian Werner.| InForum
"In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, I’m proud to share a new initiative at the Dilworth Police Department that prioritizes the mental health of our officers," writes Dilworth Police Chief Hunter Rawson.| InForum
"It’s time to modernize Fargo’s HR policies to allow for quicker, fairer responses to poor performance," writes Darrek Crissler.| InForum
Assistant Minority Leaders Sen. Josh Boschee and Rep. Gretchen Dobervich recap the highs and lows of North Dakota's recent legislative session.| InForum
Burgum said on CNN that Trump addressed him as “Mr. Secretary” in phone call saying he chose Vance as his running mate.| InForum
Vote tallies as of 11:59 p.m. Tuesday showed Republican Michelle Fischbach holding a commanding two-to-one lead over Democratic challenger A.J. Peters.| Bemidji Pioneer
Democratic challenger A.J. Peters and Republican incumbent Michelle Fischbach spar over issues in televised debate| Bemidji Pioneer
Heales, Knapp will join city council in 2025| Brainerd Dispatch
Cordial forum features three council, two mayoral hopefuls| Brainerd Dispatch
With the help of the victim's family, this series digs deep into the investigation related to the 1972 slaying of 16-year-old Joli Truelson, with the goal of identifying her killer.| Wadena Pioneer Journal
Inmates in-custody in the Todd County jail in Long Prairie, Minnesota| Brainerd Dispatch
Inmates in-custody in the Morrison County jail in Little Falls, Minnesota| Brainerd Dispatch
The founder of Sands Wall Systems went from nearly ruining his life to helping others, but the pain is still there. "He still feels shame about it," says his wife.| Mitchell Republic
The business manager of the school district has resigned. The transportation and payroll budgets are over by large amounts, and there are unpaid bills totaling about $100,000.| West Central Tribune
Betty J. Cross of Sioux Falls was arrested in Detroit on a warrant for one count of first-degree kidnapping. Authorities say the infant is unharmed.| Mitchell Republic
Burgum said on CNN that Trump addressed him as “Mr. Secretary” in phone call saying he chose Vance as his running mate.| Superior Telegram
Detroit Lakes pastor says the court date for Jackie Shroyer has not yet been set, but will likely occur within the next six months.| Perham Focus
An emergency declaration by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s Rural Finance Authority opens up loan opportunities for farmers.| Perham Focus
The Wadena Police Department said area crews began battling the fire late Sunday night.| West Central Tribune
Lifelong blood donor Larry Peterson, of Wood Lake, reaches 25-gallon milestone, with plans to keep on saving lives.| West Central Tribune
February 15, 2025 at 5:48 AM| Alexandria Echo Press
Burgum said on CNN that Trump addressed him as “Mr. Secretary” in phone call saying he chose Vance as his running mate.| Dickinson Press
Matt Montonye, president of the West Fargo Education Association, urges West Fargo residents to vote 'yes' on the school district's bond referendum Feb. 17.| InForum
Danielle Erdmann asks, "Have you ever responded (to a question) before you truly knew the answer? Did you admit your mistake or hold it inside?"| InForum
With White Earth Nation on cusp of getting state OK to sell recreational cannabis, Steve Rosenfeldt, owner of Ediblez in Moorhead, writes that his will likely close.| InForum
Martin Van Klompenberg of Moorhead urges readers to contact their elected officials to let them know that they are hurting the state.| InForum
🔊 Sen. Michelle Axtman joined Plain Talk to discuss education savings accounts and school choice. Also on this episode, we delved into the status of the culture wars in the North Dakota Legislature.| InForum
The former president's words call into question whether Burgum will seek a third term as North Dakota's governor| InForum
Questions remain about whether Burgum would seek a third term or join the Trump administration. He talks about not expecting Trump’s kind words and thinking about what is best for North Dakota.| InForum
🔊 Sen. Michelle Axtman joined Plain Talk to discuss education savings accounts and school choice. Also on this episode, we delved into the status of the culture wars in the North Dakota Legislature.| Dickinson Press
