Superior snowmobiler falls through ice on Rice Lake, authorities share warning

The 35-year-old told authorities he rescued himself, made it back to shore, and called a family member for a ride. By Briggs LeSavage from KBJR-TV - December 5, 2021 Read More »

Video: Love it or hate it; the snow is here in the Northland

While some stayed at home, some Northlanders were out and about. Many are excited for the fun activities to do with the snow. By Kenny Johnson of WDIO-TV - December 5, 2021 Read More »

Local businesses urged to adopt practices to limit COVID-19 spread

From Grace Grinager, Public Health Supervisor, Cook County Public Health and Human Services and Jim Boyd, Executive Director of the Cook County Chamber of Commerce - December 4, 2021 Read More »

Ecologists studying invasive ‘rock snot’ algae near Lake Superior shore

Didymosphenia geminate has been labeled a “well-behaved” alga in Lake Superior for decades, but the Minnesota DNR found it for the first time in a north shore stream in Lutsen. By Shane Nyman of University of Wisconsin Oshkosh - December 2, 2021 Read More »

Cook County Connections: Cook County Year in Review

With the pandemic still swirling around us, upheaval in employment markets, escalating housing costs and supply chain bottlenecks, Cook County, like the rest of the country, is at an inflection point. By County Administrator James Joerke from Cook County MN - December 3, 2021 Read More »

What do we know about the omicron variant in Minnesota?

Given how little is known at this point about the new variant, health officials are saying that people should continue to use the same precautions they have throughout the pandemic — such as wearing masks, avoiding large crowds indoors and getting vaccinated. By Peter Cox of Minnesota Public Radio News - December 2, 2021 Read More »

Principal who organized LGBTQ flag display files suit against Minnesota school district

A school administrator has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the Marshall public school district for alleged discrimination after hanging an LGBTQ Pride flag in the school cafeteria as part of an inclusivity project. By Hannah Yang from Minnesota Public Radio News - December 2, 2021 Read More »

Scandinavian Christmas Village Returns to Knife River this weekend

Funds raised from the event help to support recreational activities in the small community and surrounding areas. By Brett Scott from Fox 21 News - December 2, 2021 Read More »

Feds sending 3rd emergency medical team to Minnesota deal with COVID outbreak

A team of 14 doctors, nurses and hospital staff from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ National Disaster Medical system will support COVID-19 patients at Southdale Hospital in Edina. The team will arrive on Friday and remain in Minnesota for at least two weeks. From Fox 9 News - December 2, 2021 Read More »

National Weather Service meteorologist says Minnesota on track for cold, snowy winter

In 2020, Minnesota already had 18 inches of snow on Dec. 1, but trends show this winter could be colder and snowier. By Kent Erdahl of KARE 11 News - December 2, 2021 Read More »