Minnesota Fraud Committee hears from a Department of Human Services employee who says she was retaliated against, says “massive change” and “firings” at the agency are the only way to curb fraud.

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This year’s scholarship has been awarded to Jaimie Johnson of Brainerd, who is pursuing her Pre-Social Work Transfer Pathway Associate of Science Degree.

STAPLES, Minn. - Barbara Mares, 74, Staples, Minn. died Thursday, Mar. 5. Services were held on Tuesday, March 9th 2026. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brenny ...

The co-op is an opportunity for homeowners and small businesses in Cass, Crow Wing, Morrison, Todd and Wadena counties to learn about solar energy and if it is right for them.

We are pleased to keep the three-walleye limit for the open water season that was in place late last summer through the ice ...

If there is less than 3 inches of continuous snow on the ground, a burning permit is required for any fire larger than 3 feet wide by 3 feet high.

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Jeffrey Alvin Hoffman was charged in Crow Wing County District Court with felony domestic assault and felony threats of violence.

This is the 23rd annual event sponsored by the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, Cass Lake Fire Department and the Hackensack ...