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
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
Under fire, Jennifer Carnahan resolves to remain mayor of Nisswa
The City Council is expected to consider a vote of no confidence and censure at a meeting next month.
December 17, 2025
Red Lake Nation opening cannabis dispensaries in Thief River Falls, West St. Paul
The tribe is the sixth in Minnesota to sign a compact agreement with the state to allow off-reservation sales.
December 16, 2025
![People line up to purchase recreational cannabis Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023 outside NativeCare in Red Lake, Minn.. The Red Lake Nation opened the state's first recreational marijuana dispensary Tuesday morning. ] AARON LAVINSKY • aaron.lavinsky@startribune.com](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/ZOCGTIS7SH7MQEY2OPDROIIIHY.jpg?&w=252&ar=3:2&fit=crop)
Winona LaDuke sounds alarm after her family farm was riddled with bullets
The Becker County sheriff said the investigation into the “rare” drive-by shooting continues.
December 8, 2025
Crews prevent explosion after fire breaks out at White Earth Nation’s cannabis operation
The blaze Tuesday at Waabigwan Mashkiki forced nearby Mahnomen homes and businesses to be evacuated.
December 2, 2025
Experience more of winter, without frostbite, in a Minnesota camper cabin
Options, including state park units, offer a warm base after a cold outing.
November 27, 2025
Birders flock to Bemidji for rare ‘accidental’ sighting
A common eider has been spotted in Bemidji. The species visited Duluth in 2014, but it hadn’t previously been in Minnesota since 1966.
November 25, 2025
BCA identifies deputy and the Vietnam veteran he killed after fight, car chase
The deceased man, a 75-year-old with an outstanding felony warrant, had a history of mental illness.
November 19, 2025
Cass County sheriff’s deputy released from hospital after he was shot Sunday
A man was killed after an exchange of gunfire, the sheriff’s office said.
November 17, 2025
Tolkkinen: Renters are getting restless and more powerful
Duluth renters won a key vote on Election Day. Tenants across the country are also pushing for more.
AuthoredKaren Tolkkinen
AuthoredKaren TolkkinenNovember 9, 2025
Tolkkinen: Why worry about traffickers destroying Boundary Waters when Stauber is willing to do it himself?
A bill introduced in the U.S. Senate would allow spy equipment, motorized vehicles in the BWCAW and Voyageurs National Park. AuthoredKaren Tolkkinen
AuthoredKaren TolkkinenNovember 5, 2025
