Flooding described as “catastrophic” by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has inundated much of the state, leaving entire communities submerged under feet of water. The unprecedented deluge has prompted a state of emergency and mobilization of the Minnesota National Guard to assist with the crisis. Historic Flooding and Community Impact Waterville, a town situated between Tetonka … Read more
Just as you can’t judge a book by its cover, you can’t judge a national park by its visitor numbers. Voyageurs National Park in Minnesota, one of America’s least visited national parks, is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. A Water-Based Wonderland Mark Miller, the park’s acting chief of Interpretation, Education, Visitor Services, Public … Read more
As the search for two missing canoeists in Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCA) extends into its second week, the Minnesota National Guard has been called in to assist. The canoeists went missing near Curtain Falls on May 18. Governor Tim Walz authorized the deployment on Thursday, emphasizing the urgency and difficulty of the … Read more
A tranquil evening in Cloquet, Minnesota, took a grim turn as an active shooter unleashed violence at a Super 8 motel, leaving two people dead. Authorities were quick to issue an alert around 7 p.m., urging residents in the vicinity of Big Lake Road and Highway 33 to take shelter immediately. The unfolding incident prompted … Read more
In a move to support its residents amid ongoing economic challenges, the state of Minnesota is distributing tax rebates to millions of individuals. These rebates, which are designed to alleviate the financial strain brought on by the pandemic and inflation, are now being sent to eligible recipients who earned less than $75,000 in 2021. Minnesota’s … Read more