Thursday, March 19, 2026

BUSINESS

Minnesota DNR seeks applicants for its Conservation Officer Prep program

The Minnesota DNR will host a virtual open house on March 17 for those without law enforcement experience to learn about the Conservation Officer...

A National Nod for Our ‘Big Water’ Trail: Gitchi-Gami Among USA Today’s Top 20

The Minnesota DNR’s ambitious vision for the 86-mile Gitchi-Gami trail along Lake Superior reached a major milestone this week with a prestigious nomination for...

Cook County EDA Looks at the Real Impact of its Small‑Business Development Fund

Siri Anderson, one of Cook County’s Economic Development Authority commissioners, still carries something she learned years ago as a student of the late U.S....

A Successful 2025 for Oddz & Endz

Janice LatzBoard President,Oddz & Endz Oddz & Endz, the quirky community thrift store just west of Grand Marais, is thrilled to report on a wildly...

Minnesota Gas Prices Hit Lowest February Levels Since Before the Pandemic

Good news. As of February 9, 2026, the average price for regular gasoline in Minnesota is $2.65 per gallon, down from $3.03 last year,...

Minnesota Exports Plunge 14% as Trade Headwinds Stiffen

Minnesota’s economy slowed sharply in the third quarter of 2025 as energy sales to Canada fell and trade tensions hit state exports. According to data...

Castle Danger Brewery Kicks Off 2026 Pints for a Cause with Brimson Strong

Castle Danger Brewery is kicking off its 2026 Pints for a Cause series with a fundraiser close to home and close to the heart...

North Shore Federal Credit Union’s Hunger Hero Program Continues to Fight Hunger Locally

North Shore Federal Credit Union’s Hunger Hero Program Surpasses $396,000 in Total Contributions. January 2026 – North Shore Federal Credit Union (NSFCU) is proud to...

Former Lutsen Resort Owner Charged with Arson and Fraud in 2024 Lodge Fire

Bryce Campbell, the owner of Lutsen Resort, has been arrested and charged with three felony counts of arson and one felony count of insurance...

Commerce Awards $5.3 Million to Strengthen Local Electric Grid Resilience Across the State

mn.gov/commerce/news SAINT PAUL, MN: The Minnesota Department of Commerce announced $5.3 million in grant awards to improve the resilience of Minnesota’s electric grid against severe...

LOCAL NEWS

By Assistant Majority Leader,Grant Hauschild The 2026 legislative session is underway at the Capitol, and while this is not a traditional budget year, there is...