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Council discusses flooding in the city parking lot

Storm water plans and money to carry them out can hopefully address the on-going city parking lot flooding problem.

Dana and Jon Logan at Standing Rock. Submitted photo

Minnesota radio organization raising funds for coverage at Standing Rock

Minnesota Native News and the Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations, known as Ampers, are raising funds to send a news team to cover the ongoing situation at the Standing Rock Res

LSProject: Air quality plays key role on North Shore of Lake Superior

Air pollution has become a growing concern in the past few years, including here in Minnesota.

Commissioner asks citizens to "take your county back"

The Truth in Taxation meeting may bring out angry taxpayers.

Commissioner Heidi Doo-Kirk attends training on transgender issues

Cook County Commissioner Heidi Doo-Kirk serves on the Association of Minnesota Counties “Futures Task Force,” which addresses leadership issues across the state.

County Board reverses course on review committee regarding county adminstrator

Joe Friedrichs-

One week after it voted in favor of forming an advisory committee to review comments made by and the conduct of the county administrator, the Board of Cook County Commissioners voted Tuesday, Nov.

Holiday season is not always tinsel and lights

The holiday season can be one of stress and even grief for people who have suffered a recent loss.

Rain continues into mid-week

Angry Trout Cafe to distribute salad dressings this winter

Usually closed through the winter, the Angry Trout Cafe is trying something new this year.

A small, federally-owned cabin near Brule Lake. Photo by Joe Friedrichs

Forest Service explores options with cabin near Brule Lake

The U.S. Forest Service is exploring potential uses for a federally owned cabin near Brule Lake. One option involves opening the cabin to volunteers who clear nearby hiking trail.