Plane struck the lowest power line on a cleanup pass over a Chippewa County cornfield on July 25, 2023. The pilot died days later.| West Central Tribune
Vanguard Renewables, of Massaschusetts, plans to build a biodigester using organic food wastes and manure from a dairy farm to produce renewable natural gas. It is planned on a roughly 22-acre site.| West Central Tribune
After three failed attempts to restart the plane’s engine, the pilot aimed for an emergency landing but ejected when he was unable to reach the runway; the other occupant did not.| West Central Tribune
High waters and flows this summer have damaged property all along the large lake in southern Kandiyohi County. The bog is but the latest heartache for those affected.| West Central Tribune
According to the Meeker County Sheriff's Office, it was found the 18-year-old driver had his driving privileges revoked at the time of the crash, which remains under investigation.| West Central Tribune
The Willmar City Council on Tuesday approved Mayor Doug Reese’s proposed 2026 budget and preliminary levy, which increased by 5.6% and 15%, respectively.| West Central Tribune
Agents investigating the reported robbery also seized more than 6 pounds of cocaine and 4.5 pounds of methamphetamine while making the arrests.| West Central Tribune
The crash was reported over the holiday weekend south of Big Lake in Munson Township. According to the Stearns County Sheriff's Office, alcohol is believed to be a contributing factor in the crash.| West Central Tribune
Woody's Trucking received an award for women-owned businesses as a part of National Small Business Week.| West Central Tribune
The Willmar City Council on Monday, following public hearings, approved more than $1 million in land sales to Jennie-O Turkey Store and Dooley's Petroleum for the expansion of both businesses.| West Central Tribune
The Willmar City Council on Monday, April 1, will conduct two public hearings regarding the sale of more than $1 million of city-owned land — one for Jennie-O Turkey Store and one for Dooley’s Petroleum.| West Central Tribune
The donation, in collaboration with NBC Universal, provided turkeys to those in need in New York City. In total, Jennie-O donated 30,000 turkeys this holiday season.| West Central Tribune
Building, mechanical and plumbing permits are presented in the City of Willmar Monthly External Permits Report for November of 2024.| West Central Tribune
Construction has begun on the project that will expand the Willmar location's production.| West Central Tribune
James Snee, CEO, president and chairman of the board of directors for Hormel Foods, has announced his retirement at the end of the 2025 fiscal year.| West Central Tribune
Both Ag with Emma and That Fit Agvocate have been sharing about their journeys in the agricultural world and how they also find time to prioritize mental and physical health through it all.| Agweek
The two part-time agricultural mental health providers were hired after the retirement of longtime provider Ted Matthews.| Agweek
A leaf-mining insect, the soybean gall midge and sudden death syndrome are among the pests and diseases to look out for in the coming growing season.| Agweek
The University of Minnesota has been researching the effects of dough fermentation and wheat variety in creating bread that is easier to digest.| Agweek
One member characterizes the move as “authoritarianism,” another as “strong leadership”| Detroit Lakes Tribune
A new study makes clear that smaller lakes like Fox Lake “will never be an appropriate place for wake boat operations,” said Stephen Corbin of Fox Lake.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
Primergy’s Northern Crescent Solar + Storage project recently received unanimous approval from the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission for the project’s site permit. The project, slated for Faribault County, Minnesota, could be up to 150 MW of grid-interconnected solar and 50 MW of grid-charged battery energy storage capacity. “Northern Crescent’s solar generation profile provides resource diversity… The post Minnesota utilities commission approves permit for Primergy’s 150-MW s...| Solar Power World
The Gianakos family is still struggling to prove one of the convicted ‘babysitter killers’ from 1997 innocent after more than two decades.| Mitchell Republic
House Majority Whip and Minnesota native Tom Emmer (R) bashed Democratic Gov. Tim Walz for his "failure to lead" in the aftermath of the gruesome Minnesota shooting during an exclusive interview with Blaze News. Following the tragic shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School, Emmer spoke about the heartbreak felt in the community while also criticizing Walz's repeated inaction to protect Minnesotans. 'There were warnings all along the way.' "I'm a Minnesotan and father of seven kids,...| Blaze Media
Day 4 of the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge road race ends with the top 3 teams (Delft/Brunel, Leuven/Innoptus, and Twente) having passed Port Augusta. They should arrive in Adelaide tomorrow. With only minutes between teams, strategic overtaking will be important during tomorrow’s racing. Two teams on the map marked “(?)” have an out-of-date location. ANU … … Continue reading →| Scientific Gems
Day 3 of the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge road race ends with the top 3 teams (Delft/Brunel, Leuven/Innoptus, and Twente) approaching Coober Pedy. At the tail, ANU and Minnesota are still bravely holding on. The chart below shows Challenger class times into Erldunda (or for those not yet at Erldunda, estimates based on time into … … Continue reading →| Scientific Gems
Day 3 of the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge road race begins with the top 3 teams (Delft/Brunel, Leuven/Innoptus, and Twente) reaching Alice Springs. At the tail, ANU and Minnesota are bravely holding on.| Scientific Gems
I love this Cork O’Connor series and each book is a gift. There is the diversity of cultures, and even different tribes of Native Americans. I easily recall the natural beauty of Minnesota. Apostle’s Cove blends old and new. Cork is called by his son Stephen because he thinks a case Cork handled early in […] The post <span class="entry-title-primary">🎧 Apostle’s Cove by William Kent Krueger</span> <span class="entry-subtitle">@WmKentKrueger #DavidChandler @atriabooks.bsk...| Books of My Heart
Protecting children should include keeping them away from adults who seek to affirm their doubts about identity.| Chronicles
Share This StoryThe Trump administration directed 46 states to remove gender ideology from sex education classes that are administered via the Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP). Issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the directive warns states that failure to remove gender ideology content from PREP curriculum will result in the […] The post Trump admin orders Minnesota to remove gender ideology from sex education classes appeared first on Alpha New...| Alpha News MN
Emily Beal was able to tour Riverview’s Campbell dairy and gain some insight into how they run their operations.| Perham Focus
A national gun rights organization is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Cook County's assault weapons ban. The post Gun rights groups ask U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Cook County assault weapons ban by Peter Hancock appeared first on Capitol News Illinois - A service of the Illinois Press Foundation| Capitol News Illinois
Minneapolis police have identified the Annunciation Catholic Church Shooter as Robin Westman, a transgender person whose motive is unknown.| Hip-Hop Wired
Republicans condemn the politicization of the tragedy while legislative proposals stream in quickly from Democrats.| Bemidji Pioneer
At least one child is in critical condition, hospitals say, while 11 have been discharged from hospitals.| Bemidji Pioneer
The parents of 10-year-old Harper Moyski and 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel spoke out after the mass shooting in Minneapolis.| Bemidji Pioneer
Republicans condemn the politicization of the tragedy while legislative proposals stream in quickly from Democrats.| Cloquet Pine Journal
At least one child is in critical condition, hospitals say, while 11 have been discharged from hospitals.| Cloquet Pine Journal
With policy negotiations ongoing and fewer than half of all budget bills passing through the Legislature, there is still work ahead for lawmakers, who were scheduled to complete the session Monday| Cloquet Pine Journal
The parents of 10-year-old Harper Moyski and 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel spoke out after the mass shooting in Minneapolis.| Cloquet Pine Journal
When planning a trip to see fall foliage, many travelers look to New England. In my opinion, they are overlooking one of the best places to see the leaves change, the Midwest. Here are the best places to see fall colors in the area. The post Best Places to See Fall Colors in the Midwest appeared first on Kids Are A Trip.| Kids Are A Trip
DFL Rep. Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger and Republican Michael Holmstrom beat out party competitors for the seats left open by former Sens. Nicole Mitchell and Bruce Anderson.| Cloquet Pine Journal
The budget deal comes with a compromise on immigrant health care, prompting outcry from DFL lawmakers and potentially derailing final votes.| Cloquet Pine Journal
Trump admin and states jointly file to dismiss suit as long as the remaining of the $7 billion in frozen funds are released in full by Oct. 3.| Cloquet Pine Journal
Mitchell testified for nearly 5 hours on the fourth day of the burglary trial.| Cloquet Pine Journal
Cases against AFSCME, Guards Union, are latest to argue federal law prohibits “window periods” that trap nonmembers in full union dues payments KANSAS CITY, MO & BLOOMINGTON, MN - Tina Delkamp, an employee of Honeywell FM&T in Kansas City, MO, and Meriem LeClair, an employee of Cornerstone Advocacy Center in Bloomington, MN, have each filed federal charges challenging union officials’ policies in their respective workplaces that coerce nonmember workers into funding union political acti...| National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation
Two children died in the Annunciation School shooting, yet the manifesto shows hate and despair, not trans identity, as motive, and data proves it.| TransVitae
Pope Leo and several U.S. bishops expressed shock and sympathy after the shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis during an all-school Mass that left at least two children dead. The post Pope Leo sends prayers after deadly shooting at Minneapolis Catholic school first appeared on Angelus News.| Angelus News
The pope's condolences went particularly to "the families now grieving the loss of a child." The post Pope sends his condolences after ‘terrible tragedy’ of school shooting first appeared on OSV News.| OSV News
Officials said 14 of the 17 injured are children, six in critical condition, and that the shooter also died at the scene.| Cloquet Pine Journal
A volunteer effort recovered the Cessna L-19 Birddog that in 1958 had crashed into the Spicer, Minnesota, lake where it remained hidden for nearly 46 years.| Cloquet Pine Journal
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
The two occupants of the 50-year-old jet had departed Watertown, South Dakota, on the way to Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, and climbed to 20,000 feet before making a rapid descent and crashing.| West Central Tribune
A jet reported to have been experiencing engine troubles crashed near the Granite Falls Municipal Airport. One of two occupants died; other treated at scene| West Central Tribune
After failed attempts to restart the plane’s engine, the pilot aimed for an emergency landing but ejected when he was unable to reach the runway; the other occupant did not.| Cloquet Pine Journal
One member characterizes the move as “authoritarianism,” another as “strong leadership”| Cloquet Pine Journal
Minnesota politicians took center stage Monday in Minneapolis, featuring appearances from Hoffman, Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. Amy Klobuchar| Cloquet Pine Journal
Vying for the DFL nod in Senate District 47 are Rep. Ethan Cha, DFL-Woodbury, and Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger, DFL-Woodbury| West Central Tribune
This is the first fall and winter virus season where vaccines are available for two other major respiratory viruses –COVID-19 and RSV. The post This fall, three vaccines are available to help Minnesotans protect themselves and their loved ones from serious illness appeared first on MN Council of Health Plans.| MN Council of Health Plans
Medicaid Unwinding: Resources to Keep Minnesotans Covered 375,000 Minnesotans are at risk of losing health coverage as eligibility reviews return for the state’s public programs, Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare Last month, Minnesota officially began the process of “unwinding” the COVID-19 pandemic-era policy that paused eligibility reviews for those on the state’s public health care programs, Medical […] The post Medicaid Unwinding: Resources to Keep Minnesotans Covered appear...| MN Council of Health Plans
Minnesota’s nonprofit managed care organizations (MCOs) provide care coordination as a unique benefit for members who are covered by state programs, like Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare. Through care coordination, members receive highly individualized, holistic care to support their health and wellbeing. The post How coordinated care is improving outcomes in Minnesota’s health care programs appeared first on MN Council of Health Plans.| MN Council of Health Plans
Working to solve racial disparities in Minnesota’s birth outcomes and experiences by keeping a spotlight on the issue No other developed nation has a higher maternal mortality rate than the U.S. and the rate today is higher than it was 25 years ago. A look behind these overall numbers shows even worse outcomes for Black […] The post Working to solve racial disparities in Minnesota’s birth outcomes and experiences by keeping a spotlight on the issue appeared first on MN Council of Health...| MN Council of Health Plans
Keeping Minnesotans Covered as Renewals Return for Medicaid and MinnesotaCare With the March 31 sunset of the federal continuous coverage mandate, 1.5M Minnesotans will need to go through an eligibility review to maintain coverage in the state’s public programs During the federal public health emergency, special rules meant Minnesotans covered by state programs, Medical Assistance […] The post Keeping Minnesotans Covered as Renewals Return for Medicaid and MinnesotaCare appeared first on ...| MN Council of Health Plans
An enrolled member of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, Lopez previously served for four years as the executive director for Violence Free Minnesota, the statewide coalition to end relationship abuse.| Cloquet Pine Journal
Opening day attendance was close to a record, and the weather is expected to be ideal| Cloquet Pine Journal
A look at some of the people and data behind the program state officials want to shutter amid fraud probe by the FBI.| Cloquet Pine Journal
Sheriff’s case file reveals new details of 1988 crime in which assailants kill and drink the victim’s blood.| Cloquet Pine Journal
Opening day attendance was close to a record, and the weather is expected to be ideal| Alexandria Echo Press
This was the second time in a week that a judge had declared unconstitutional a hot-button law enacted in 2023 and 2024.| Twin Cities
University of Minnesota Extension is offering three free family retreat weekends in 2023 to help guide the farm transition discussion.| Perham Focus
The story of the Fagen Fighters WWII Museum near Granite Falls is part of a series called Lakes Country Treasures. Here, readers travel down the roads to some of the most unique must-see gems of Minnesota’s lakes country.| Perham Focus
A column by Winona LaDuke, an Ojibwe writer and economist on Minnesota’s White Earth Reservation. She also is co-curator of the Giiwedinong Museum in Park Rapids, Minnesota.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
A column by Winona LaDuke, an Ojibwe writer and economist on Minnesota’s White Earth Reservation. She also is co-curator of the Giiwedinong Museum in Park Rapids, Minnesota.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
A column by Winona LaDuke, an Ojibwe writer and economist on Minnesota’s White Earth Reservation. She also is co-curator of the Giiwedinong Museum in Park Rapids, Minnesota.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
A column by Winona LaDuke, an Ojibwe writer and economist on Minnesota’s White Earth Reservation. She also is co-curator of the Giiwedinong Museum in Park Rapids, Minnesota.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
Camera installations on the farm is a growing area for one Brainerd-area business.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
Producers also announced a Broadway vet will play Apollonia| West Central Tribune
In June, the assassinations of Melissa Hortman, the speaker emerita of the Minnesota House of Representatives, and her husband Mark Hortman, and the attempted murder of Minnesota State Sen. John Hoffman, his wife, Yvette, and their daughter Hope, shocked the nation. “This isn’t just a murder case,” Acting U.S. Attorney for Minnesota, Joe Thompson told the Associated Press in July after a court hearing for 58-year-old Vance Boelter who was charged with the killing, “This is a political...| Barn Raiser
Sheriff’s case file reveals new details of 1988 crime in which assailants kill and drink the victim’s blood.| Bemidji Pioneer
PRESTON and CALEDONIA, Minn. — As the Summer starts to wind down it is time to start thinking about our Fall lawn care. Your actions this Fall will directly impact the health of your lawn next Spring. Late August and September is the best time of the year to plant grass seed if needed. The […] The post Fall Lawn Care appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.| Morning Ag Clips
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Join us at the North Central Research and Outreach Center (NCROC) in Grand Rapids (Agronomy Building, 31654 Harristown Road, Grand Rapids) September 19, for a field day highlighting the latest research and information around cover crops and perennial pasture management. Check-in will start at 8:30 with the field day running from […] The post Harnessing the benefits of cover crops and perennial pastures appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.| Morning Ag Clips
In law school, many students struggle with the distinctions between personal jurisdiction, venue, and forum non conveniens (aka, FNC). In the real world of product liability, FNC is definitely viewed as a less effective tool in the defense litigation toolbox than the other two. Part of the reason is that the showing required for a... Continue Reading| Drug & Device Law
July and August are typically the hottest months in Minnesota. Ahead of this year’s State Fair, here are tips for beating the heat and spotting warning signs of heat exhaustion. The post Is our sweaty summer in the rearview mirror? Here’s how to protect yourself if extreme heat returns appeared first on Sahan Journal.| Sahan Journal
Barbara Haacke started at the museum on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024.| Alexandria Echo Press
Admission prices are going up and names are changing, but as always, there’ll be a lot new to explore at this year’s State Fair.| Alexandria Echo Press
Show opens Aug. 12 and runs through Aug. 15.| Alexandria Echo Press
The story of the Fagen Fighters WWII Museum near Granite Falls is part of a series called Lakes Country Treasures. Here, readers travel down the roads to some of the most unique must-see gems of Minnesota’s lakes country.| Alexandria Echo Press
As other states like Texas look to redraw congressional maps, a look at how that effort might play out in Minnesota — and why partisan gains might be difficult.| St. Cloud Live
The death penalty was authorized for the suspect in the death of Chris Maland, who was gunned down during a Vermont traffic stop in January.| St. Cloud Live
The bid from Frazier follows Mary Moriarty’s announcement that she won’t seek re-election in 2026.| St. Cloud Live
Brady Heiling, 19, of Clara City, Minnesota, died of crash injuries but was able to provide the gift of life through organ donation. His AB positive blood type will help many who share the rare blood type.| Bemidji Pioneer
A column by Winona LaDuke, an Ojibwe writer and economist on Minnesota’s White Earth Reservation. She also is co-curator of the Giiwedinong Museum in Park Rapids, Minnesota.| Bemidji Pioneer
A column by Winona LaDuke, an Ojibwe writer and economist on Minnesota’s White Earth Reservation. She also is co-curator of the Giiwedinong Museum in Park Rapids, Minnesota.| Bemidji Pioneer
A column by Winona LaDuke, an Ojibwe writer and economist on Minnesota’s White Earth Reservation. She also is co-curator of the Giiwedinong Museum in Park Rapids, Minnesota.| Bemidji Pioneer
A column by Winona LaDuke, an Ojibwe writer and economist on Minnesota’s White Earth Reservation. She also is co-curator of the Giiwedinong Museum in Park Rapids, Minnesota.| Bemidji Pioneer
U.S. Reps. Angie Craig, Brad Finstad, Michelle Fischbach and Pete Stauber spoke on a panel focused on the farm safety net during the first day of Farmfest on Tuesday, Aug. 5.| Bemidji Pioneer
Two panels at the Midwest Ag Summit addressed agriculture infrastructure problems and potentials, from trucking to rail to ports and the ocean.| Bemidji Pioneer
Old Soul Sourdough grew a following that could only be satisfied by moving from a home-based bakery to a downtown storefront. Even with their growth, respect for local farmers remains at their core.| Agweek
While most people their age have passed away or are in assisted living facilities, Keith and Pat Kisro continue to plant and harvest a soybean crop each year along with other agricultural hobbies.| Bemidji Pioneer
