Regional News

A Wisconsin Dairy Queen owner is defending his restaurant for it's use of saying things like, "God Bless, Merry Christmas, Happy Easter," and other phrases that have offended people.

Local authorities often ask for the public's help in identifying individuals they are searching for to question.  That is the case today with the Cloquet Police Department.  Remember, just because they are searching for them, it does not mean they are guilty of a crime, at this time they are being sought for questioning.  Do you know either of these people?

Giants Ridge in Biwabik, MN has added a new feature to it's recreational area.  Located at the foot of the longest ski run, and nearby the new chalet, the Giants Ridge Climbing Wall towers at 32 feet tall.   The three story climbing wall opens this Saturday, June 10th, 2017.

People often say that parents should outlive their children, but that isn't always the case.  To help those parents cope with the loss of their child or children, there is a national/international network of memorial parks.  One such park is located on the Range and is taking orders for memorial tiles to be placed on a memorial wall.

Before we start sharing this important information that every person male or female should know I want you to know that this in no way indicates that Wal-Mart is responsible for the situation, it's just where she was when it happened and could happen anywhere.  I was so rattled by her story, I want to get it out to as many of people as possible, especially since it happened in our community. Read

My aunt who lived in Albuquerque was the first person to introduce me to "meals on wheels".  While I was visiting her as a child I got to accompany her on her weeks delivery.  I remember how proud I was that she had so many friends.  She delivered in their community for years, in fact she was well into her 70's and still delivering.  The opportunity to deliver meals locally is available

Crazy Tourist recently made a list of the '15 Best Small Towns To Visit In Minnesota,' and a couple of small towns in our region made the list.

This is an incredible opportunity for our local non-profits to get a bump in their bank account around the holidays thanks to the generosity of Grand Casino Mille Lacs and Hinckley.  I bet you know of a group that could use it.

Last week I looked out the window to see if it was still snowing and saw the footprints you see in the picture above.  My first thought was what in the world was my husband doing, the footprints made no sense.  I asked him what he was looking for out in the yard and in the wood shed.  He said he hadn't been out in the yard so I brought him to the window to show him the footprints and he immediatel

The woman formerly of Proctor and her missing family were found Tuesday morning in Mpls.  She and her two children had been missing since last Thursday and that had Lakeville, MN authorities are asking for help in locating them.

The City of Duluth is very good to it's Senior Citizens.  They're looking to honor Senior Citizens locally and in the surrounding area, who are reaching or have reached the young-at-heart age of 100 and beyond!

If you love to work outdoors or recently graduated with a major that would have you seeking a position with the Forestry Service, there's a hiring fair coming up that could help you realize your career goals.  There will be a Student and Recent Graduate Hiring Event with the U.S. Forestry Service coming up in November.