SAINT PAUL— The state’s Supreme Court has dismissed a lawsuit by the Legislature that argued that Gov. Mark Dayton violated the state’s constitution when he line item vetoed appropriations for … more

SOUDAN MINE— For the past several years, state park officials here had hoped that the former iron mine’s bat population might be spared the worst of the effects of whitenose syndrome, which they … more

COOK— Addressing mental illness proved a hot topic during the final candidate forum between retired deputy sheriff Bernie Mettler and longtime educator Paul McDonald, held Tuesday night in Cook. … more

REGIONAL - It’s an age-old political battle cry, “Get the young people to vote!” But how to encourage young voters to go to the polls, and make sure that this social media-dependent … more

COOK— This is a story about connection—with the land, family, and memories— and about a battle with large and powerful forces that so often win out over the dreams and expectations of average … more

REGIONAL - Hotly contested races across the region and state will go to the voters next Tuesday. Polls will be open in Minnesota from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in most areas. In the North Country, all eyes … more

ELY – The city of Ely and other partners in the Area Broadband Coalition gathered this week to brainstorm ideas to promote the use of high-speed fiber Internet as a tool for economic … more

TOWER- While most children get excited with the prospect of getting presents, at Tower-Soudan Elementary children get excited for the chance to give gifts to almost everyone of their list. This … more

Editor’s Note: The five candidates for the DFL endorsement for the Eighth District congressional seat took part in a candidates’ forum on March 17, in Hibbing. Here is a sampling of their … more

REGIONAL—The 700 people who took part in this past Saturday’s Mesabi Trail bike tour experienced something that riders haven’t faced before in the 13 previous years of this popular event— … more