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‘Blue wave’ misses rural Minnesota in state, federal races

MILLE LACS/SHERBURNE — Election Day was one to remember this year as millions of voters made their voices heard at the polls. Nationally, a blue wave swept the country as Democratic candidates were elected at an unprecedented rate. Closer to home, voters leaned red and elected a number of Republican candidates into state and federal races. Below is an overview of how the people of Mille Lacs and Sherburne counties voted in local federal and state races. U.S. Representative District 6 In District 6, Republican incumbent Tom Emmer faced-off against democratic-Farmer-Laborer candidate Doug Chapin for the two-year term. Emmer ended the night with 204,705 votes — or 55.73% — while Chapin received 162,213, or 44.16%. District 6 encompasses Benton, Carver, Sherburne, Stearns, and Wright counties. U.S. Representative District 8 Republican incumbent Pete Stauber went head-to-head with Democratic-Farmer-Laborer candidate Trina Swanson in District 8. Stauber claimed 53.06% or 190,743 votes, and Swanson took home 168,350 votes — or 46.84%. District 8 encompasses all of northeastern Minnesota, including Mille Lacs County. State Senate District 10 Running for District 10 were Republican incumbent candidate Nathan Wesenberg and Democratic-Farmer-Laborer candidate Tara Killen. At the end of the night, Wesenberg received the majority vote, re-electing

Mille Lacs County, MN · 3d

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Sartell Approves Purchase Agreement With Ryan Companies for Former Verso Paper Mill Site

(KNSI) – The City of Sartell has taken its first step toward selling the former Verso paper mill site. The Sartell City Council voted 4-0 Monday to approve a purchase agreement with Ryan Companies for about 20 to 22 acres of the Mill District site along the Mississippi River. Council Member Jed Meyer was absent.

Sartell, MN · 2d

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DNR seeks reports of bear dens in three northern Minnesota areas

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is asking people who spend time outdoors this fall to help report bear den locations in the areas of Brainerd, Grand Rapids, and Duluth. The information will help DNR and University of Minnesota Duluth researchers identify additional bears to capture and fit with GPS...

Grand Rapids, MN · 1d

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Little Falls Launches Operation Full Plate To Put Food On Veterans Tables

Little Falls vets can pick up a free 20-pound box of food on the third Thursday each month at Scout MN, 11 to 2. Operation Full Plate starts with real need and real neighbors.

Little Falls, MN · 23h

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14 Counties Eligible For Disaster Assistance

(Atlanta, GA) – The U.S. Small Business Administration is making available low-interest federal disaster loans for eligible small businesses and private nonprofit organizations impacted by drought. The 14 counties are Benton, Cass, Crow Wing, Douglas, Lincoln, Lyon, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Otter Tail, Pipestone, Stearns, Todd, Wadena and Yellow Medicine. The businesses hurt by the drought can apply for up to $2 million dollar loan with interest rates as low as 4%. Loans can last up to 30 years and there is no interest or required payments during the first 12 months following disbursement. Businesses can apply online at sba.gov/disaster.

Yellow Medicine County, MN · 5d

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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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New Waite Park transit hub plans to open in 2027

Earlier this year, representatives from the Metro Bus Board of Commissioners, Minnesota Department of Transportation, Oertel Architects and KNB Contracting gathered to officially kick off construction on a new transit facility at 441 Second Ave S. in Waite Park. The new location will increase the current Metro Bus Transit Center and overall system as part of new routes and service improvements, known as "Metro Bus Forward." St. Cloud Metro Bus Chief Executive Officer Ryan Daniel, Chief Operations Officer Dave Green, Metro Bus Board Chair — and former City of St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis and Waite Park Mayor Ken Schmitt, also a board member, attended the event. "The City of Waite Park is excited about the new Metro Bus Transit Center,” Schmitt told the Times . “Transportation is a high priority in our city's Strategic Plan, and this project will improve accessibility and connectivity for our residents. It will help shorten travel times, improve service to underserved areas and strengthen regional connections.” Schmitt said transportation is not only about moving people from one location to the next. "It is about connecting residents to opportunities, supporting our local businesses and making sure everyone has access to the services they need," he

Waite Park, MN · 3d

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Waite Park City Hall Renovation Ends, With Staff Back Nov. 20

Waite Park City Hall is done being a construction site. After work that started in May 2025 and ran more than a year, administration, police and fire are expected back in the building on Nov. 20, with city offices closed Nov. 18 and 19 so staff can move. WJON reported...

Waite Park, MN · 3d

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Grand champion Christmas tree headed to Minnesota Capitol Monday

A 16-foot Christmas tree grown at a Grey Eagle farm will arrive at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul on Monday, Nov. 16, after earning the honor of serving as the state’s holiday tree. Cornerstone Pines, owned and operated by Chuck and Cathy Parker since 2008, is providing the Veitch-Balsam cross for display in the Capitol rotunda. The farm earned the distinction after growing this year’s Minnesota State Fair Grand Champion Christmas Tree. The tree, known for its fragrant scent and soft, jewel-green needles, is scheduled to arrive at the Capitol at 10 a.m. Monday. The selection continues Minnesota’s tradition of showcasing locally grown Christmas trees during the holiday season. Cornerstone Pines, located in Grey Eagle, offers visitors the opportunity to choose and cut their own Christmas trees. The farm also features horse-drawn wagon rides through wooded areas, visits with Santa and other family activities. The farm is a member of Minnesota Grown and the Minnesota Christmas Tree Association. The Capitol tree delivery will provide an opportunity to recognize Minnesota’s Christmas tree industry and the family-owned farm behind this year’s selection.

Minnesota · 1d

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Wirth Center, Impacks Among Greater St. Cloud 2026 Innovation Award Winners

From the Daniel Building's new life to KitGenie's custom school supply kits, Greater St. Cloud's 2026 awards celebrate the people and groups shaping Benton, Sherburne and Stearns Counties.

St Cloud, MN · 2d

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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 · 18h

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St. Paul Senior Living Residents Rally Around Receptionist Battling Leukemia

At Carondelet Village in St. Paul, residents are turning their attention to someone who usually greets them at the front desk. Receptionist Kjersti Duncan has stepped away from her job after receiving a leukemia diagnosis, and the people she has long welcomed into the building are now rallying to support her in return.

St Paul, MN · 17h

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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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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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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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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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South Washington County Schools Eyes $13M in Cuts as Enrollment Slides

South Washington County Schools is weighing roughly $13 million in budget reductions as enrollment keeps falling across the district, with officials saying no schools are planned to close even as staffing could be affected. The district has scheduled a virtual meeting Thursday afternoon to walk parents through the proposal, with a board vote on the plan set for the following Thursday.

Washington County, MN · 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