Bill Matthies, 90, died this month, leaving behind a legacy of exploits and the love of scuba diving.
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Noisy, feisty red squirrels defend their winter food
Smaller but noisier than their gray squirrel cousins, red squirrels make their presence known.
December 28, 2025
Over the river and through the woods, ice skating on a new northern Minnesota trail
The Northland Arboretum unveiled an ice skating trail in Brainerd-Baxter that will be open all winter long.
December 25, 2025
Enbridge owes nearly $3 million for breaching aquifer during Line 3 construction in Minnesota
The breach in Aitkin County was one of four discovered in Minnesota.
December 25, 2025
Feds claim U.S. Steel mistreated pregnant employee at Iron Range mine
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is suing the Pittsburgh-based company over allegedly forcing the worker to take a pay cut and lesser role at the Minntac Mine.
December 23, 2025
Mayor, council clash over Rochester’s plans for sports complex
The City Council’s decision to move forward with an outdoor sports complex has drawn the ire of DFL lawmakers.
December 23, 2025
Mountain lions spotted in Minnesota are often just passing through
Most of the large cats, also called pumas and cougars, originate from Great Plains states and wander east.
December 22, 2025
Team USA ‘hungry’ following back-to-back gold medals at World Juniors
The American team set up at Amsoil Arena in Duluth for more than a week of pre-tournament games, practices and team bonding.
December 22, 2025
Dog rescues are booming, but few focus on ‘elder pups.’ Here are two leading the way in Minnesota.
Grey Face Rescue and Retirement in St. Cloud and Top Dog Foundation in New Germany aim to give senior dogs the “most amazing second act.”
December 21, 2025
Watch this dumpster blow down a street in Thursday’s ferocious winds
The runaway dumpster skated away from a Moorhead bar twice during the recent winter storm.
December 19, 2025
A Minnesota field guide to snow shovels: Which one's best?
Here's how to pick the right shovel, from the classic to the crack-jumper, back-saver or the plow.
December 19, 2025
Minnesota sheriff faces lawsuit over deal to help ICE
The ACLU argues Freeborn County’s agreement to help with immigration enforcement violates state law.
December 19, 2025
South Dakota businessman Dave Billion buys 3M retreat in northern Minnesota for $4 million
The executive oasis in northern Minnesota is close to Billion’s vacation home.
December 18, 2025
