PINE RIVER — Isaiah Aulie scored 16 of his 21 points in the second half to spear a 61-59 comeback win for the No. 3-seeded ...

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The bill would require all health plans that provide Minnesotans with maternity benefits to cover infertility treatment and fertility preservation services ...

In total, Sprout supports the local economy by providing a market and support for local producers, which increases income for local growers. This helps to keep agricultural land in production, keep ...

Noem's departure also comes after she underwent a series of hearings before Congress on the conduct of DHS under her leadership. U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., at the Tuesday, March 3, Senate ...

The Pine River-Backus Family Center at 245 Barclay Ave. in Pine River is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Thursday and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays. Contact the family center at 218-587-4292.

BACKUS — The Backus City Council appointed Austin Smith to fill a council seat vacated in February by Troy Risk. The action came at the council's regular meeting Monday, March 2. Smith was one of four ...

Nisswa Elementary School Principal Molly Raske reads “Green Eggs and Ham” dressed as The Cat in the Hat in celebration of Dr. Seuss’ March 2 birthday. Check out our other PineandLakes area news ...

For what financial needs exist, such as rental of the private room at the coffee shop, Northern Lakes Vets and Friends sometimes holds small fundraisers, including a brat sale in 2025.

The Land & Waters Preservation Trust Endowment will award $16,000 in grants to worthy projects in May. Land & Waters, ...

The dagger came midway through the third period courtesy of superstar defenseman Quinn Hughes. He corralled a loose puck, ...

State support for Farm to School and other efforts to boost the local foods economy in Minnesota are helping build optimism, say local foods proponents.