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Zebra Mussels Confirmed at 2 More Lakes in Beltrami, Hubbard Counties

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in two more lakes within the Lakeland viewing area. The invasive species has been found in Blackduck Lake in Bemidji County and Third Crow Wing Lake in Hubbard County. In Third Crow Wing Lake, the zebra mussels were found attached to a boat lift after it was removed from the water, and DNR staff found more of the invasives around the area.

Hubbard County, MN · 1d
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Family asks judge to exhume Beltrami County grave over fears wrong body was buried

BEMIDJI, Minn. (Valley News Live) - Two brothers are asking a Beltrami County judge to order the exhumation of their brother’s grave, saying they have reason to believe he may not be buried there after an alleged funeral home mix-up. A hearing on the petition is set for 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16. The brothers asked for an expedited hearing in part because winter frost could make the work harder.

Beltrami County, MN · 2d
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Bemidji’s Ron Johnson Looks Back at 24 Years on City Council

The Bemidji City Council will have a new look in January as for the first time since 2001, it will no loner include longtime Council Member Ron Johnson. After serving six consecutive four-year terms representing Ward 3, Bemidji’s redistricting moved Johnson into Ward 1, where he was not elected. Ahead of his final meeting as a councilman on Monday, Johnson looked back on some of the biggest things that have happened in Bemidji during his 24 years in the position.

Bemidji, MN · 3d
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Itasca County Board sets 2027 legislative priorities, approves jail medical contract

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. — The Itasca County Board of Commissioners finalized its 2027 legislative priorities, approved a $646,753 contract for jail medical services, and recognized local deputies for statewide honors during its regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 10. Legislative Priorities Commissioners solidified a seven-point legislative agenda ahead of the 2027 session, focusing on local infrastructure, energy regulations, and rural funding. The finalized list includes: Supporting efforts for double-lane completion on Highway 169.Increasing Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) reimbursements, with an emphasis on lakeshore property.Securing Emergency Medical Services (EMS) funding.Lifting the state nuclear moratorium and updating energy transition rules to include biomass as carbon neutral.Addressing recent legislative impacts on new business economic development and investment.Reforming the state funding process for recreation enforcement.Updating current sulfate standards. During the discussion, Commissioner Corey Smith pointed to the nuclear moratorium and energy transition policies, noting that state regulations have been tough on businesses and require legislative change. Commissioner Casey Venema agreed, calling the current regulatory climate “ridiculous.” Venema also emphasized keeping Highway 169 on the list and suggested looking into pedestrian safety improvements at the crossing near Four Seasons Market. The board voted to accept a $646,753 bid from Advanced Correctional Healthcare (ACH) to

Itasca County, MN · 2d

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Drought Eases Dramatically In Central Minnesota, Stearns County Nearly Clear

(KNSI) — Drought conditions improved sharply across central Minnesota in the past week, but part of Sherburne County is still in moderate drought, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor. The map was released Thursday, November 12th, and reflects conditions as of November 10th. In Benton County, no part...

Stearns County, MN · 1d

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Midco plans $20 million fiber investment in central, northeastern Minnesota

Midco plans to invest more than $20 million over several years to expand high-speed fiber internet service to approximately 14,700 homes and businesses across central and northeastern Minnesota, including several communities in and around Itasca County. The project will replace portions of the company's existing hybrid fiber-coaxial network with fiber-to-the-premises technology. The planned upgrades will cover approximately 400 miles of network infrastructure. Communities included in the project include Bovey, Coleraine, Floodwood, Hill City, McGregor and several others. Portions of Grand Lake, Greenway and Canosia townships are also included. Midco President and Chief Operating Officer Ben Dold said the investment reflects the company's long-term commitment to the region and will provide improved connectivity for residents, businesses and local institutions. Work is already underway in McGregor, where Midco is completing approximately five miles of fiber construction during 2026. The project is expected to serve about 277 locations. The company is also upgrading network facilities acquired from SCI Broadband, including installing new equipment and transitioning network systems. Midco expects to have completed upgrades to approximately half of the acquired service area by the end of 2026. Broader construction is expected to continue in phases beginning in 2027 and extending over several years. Specific

Itasca County, MN · 1d

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Park Rapids to Sparkle with Yuletide Sampler, Tree Lighting and Festive Events

Kick off the holiday season with a dazzling array of festive events in downtown Park Rapids Friday, November 27. Join us for an evening of holiday cheer, highlighted by the spectacular lighting of the community Christmas tree on Main Street. Yuletide Sampler (5 – 6 p.m.): Begin your evening with...

Park Rapids, MN · 1d

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Minnesota Man Guilty in YouTube Animal Cruelty Case

A federal jury in Minnesota has convicted a man for producing what prosecutors described as sadistic videos of animal cruelty.

Minnesota · 4d

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500-Foot Mural on St. Paul's East Side Marches Animals Toward Sacred Dakota Site

More than 500 feet of painted animals now line Mounds Boulevard on St. Paul’s East Side, in “The Procession of St. Paul.” The mural points toward Wakaŋ Tipi, a 27-acre site formerly known as the Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary, and brings the neighborhood’s present-day communities into a landscape with centuries of Dakota history.

St Paul, MN · 16h

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How hard is St. Paul water, and do you need softening?

The average household with a water softener uses an estimated 25 pounds of salt per month, according to the Minnesota Conservation Volunteer, the magazine of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. That adds up to about 300 pounds a year. Much of it ends up in local wastewater, and some of that is avoidable. Here is how to size, set and run a softener so it does the job on less salt.

St Paul, MN · 2d

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Minnesota Under Siege: Feds Slash $113M in Medicaid, Open 1,600-Bed ICE Prison, and Trigger 70+ Ellison Lawsuits: Minneapolis and St. Paul’s Week In Review

Overview: Minnesota policy and healthcare news is led by the federal government’s permanent denial of roughly $113 million in Medicaid reimbursements, the opening of a new Department of Homeland Security detention facility in Appleton, and Attorney General Keith Ellison’s commitment to ongoing federal legal battles ahead of Governor-elect Amy Klobuchar taking office.

Minnesota · 1d

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First Avenue abruptly closes Palace Pub in downtown St. Paul

First Avenue has closed the Palace Pub, a restaurant next to the Palace Theatre in St. Paul, Minn.

St Paul, MN · 1d

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Minnesota Yacht Club unveils dates for its 2027 festival

The Minnesota Yacht Club music festival is returning to St. Paul in 2027. It'll take place over three days in July.

St Paul, MN · 2d

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Proposed High Voltage Transmission Line Drawing Strong Opposition

A proposed high-voltage transmission line drew strong opposition during a Minnesota Public Utilities Commission hearing in Sherburn Thursday. The PowerOn Midwest project would bring a 765-thousand-kilo-volt transmission line from South Dakota across southern Minnesota, including Martin County, before ending in Dakota County. The project must receive a state Certificate of Need before moving forward. Representatives from Great River Energy say the line is needed to maintain electric reliability as power consumption is expected to increase by about 25-percent over the next 20 years. However, all 24 people who spoke during Thursday’s hearing opposed the project. Concerns included the impact on farmland, whether the line is actually needed, and the possibility it could attract large data centers to the region. Martin County Commissioner Richard Koons questioned the project’s benefits to southern Minnesota, saying local counties are losing population and the electricity would largely pass through the area rather than serve local needs. Another speaker, retired Xcel Energy employee Kent Scholl, argued that a smaller transmission project could meet near-term reliability needs with less disruption. Administrative Law Judge Joseph Meyer will issue a report with recommendations by February 15th. The Public Utilities Commission is expected to make a decision on the Certificate of Need around March or April of 2027. Comments can be submitted to the email consumer.puc@state.mn.us, mailed to Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, 121 7th Place East, Suite #350, Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55101, or faxed to 651-297-7073. The written form to fill out can be found at https://mn.gov/puc/get-involved/public-comments/.

Martin County, MN · 1d

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Tied Mayoral Election Decided by Pulling Winner’s Name From a Bag

Minnesota policymakers settled on an unorthodox tiebreaker in its deadlocked mayoral race: drawing a name from a bag. Incumbent mayor Robert Nelson and challenger Halyn Roth each received 1,201 votes in the November election, prompting the state law to draw lots to declare a winner. The tiebreaker method may sound...

Spring Lake Park, MN · 1d

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Minneapolis and St. Paul listed among the nation's best sports cities

WalletHub has released a study ranking 399 U.S. cities by how good they are for sports, and the Twin Cities did surprisingly well.

St Paul, MN · 20h

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$13 million in budget cuts could be coming to South Washington County Schools

South Washington County Schools could cut $13 million from its budget, with staff losses possible but no school closures planned.

Washington County, MN · 2d

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U.S. Army Corps Dredging River Sand

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, recently awarded a contract to Brennan Marine, out of La Crosse, Wisconsin, to move dredged river sand near Wabasha. The St. Paul District awarded a $9.1 million contract to Brennan Marine Sept. 29, to move 325,000 cubic yards of sand from the Corps’ Grand Encampment site to a permanent upland placement area near the Zumbro River Flats area, located south of Wabasha.

Wabasha, MN · 3d