Jana Hollingsworth

Religion, protecting the unborn and rights for a plant are debated in environmental committee hearing.

A long-ago shift of a portion of seasonal home property taxes away from schools is messing with communities, says Sen. Grant Hauschild, who has introduced legislation to replace a portion of the taxes.

Cleveland-Cliffs, the largest iron ore operator in Minnesota, is idling operations in Hibbing and Virginia.

Jesse Terry was the only Anishinaabe man in the 40th running of the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon this month. In this race, named for an Anishinaabe man, Terry knows he’s representing his culture.

Maple Fields mobile home park residents have faced raw sewage leaks, caved-in ceilings and serious fire hazards despite repeated complaints to the park owner.

A new shoreland management plan is expected to slow development to protect lake ecosystems in Windemere Township.

Erin Aili wins this year’s John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon

Tiny Windemere Township has a high concentration of lakes, popular Sturgeon and Sand among them. But the shoreline is overbuilt, planners say, and it’s hurting area waters.

City leaders hope to study the system’s future as post-pandemic use hasn’t returned to previous levels.

The EPA found a host of deficiencies in 2023, and a new property owner surcharge will replace a prior one to pay for upgrades.