Breaking down the numbers, there was one homicide in Pine County; 29 accidents, which includes drug overdoses; 10 “natural” deaths; seven deaths by suicide; and no deaths in the county were of an ...

Every year, nearly 800,000 people suffer a stroke in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC also reports it’s the leading cause ...

As soon as May comes around, I start thinking about graduation. I’ll admit to always being teary-eyed at the sight of mortarboards and gowns, thinking about all of the opportunities ...

Whereas Emergency Medical Services (EMS) are the backbone of any community’s healthcare system. They provide critical care in times of urgent need, and their value cannot be overstated. However, ...

It’s hard to believe it’s already been five years since we watched the video of George Floyd being murdered by police officer ...

Rozlynn Peterson is surprised and thankful for the outpouring of support in the few days since their home burned down.

Wildlife researchers with the Minnesota DNR are getting ready to begin the final year of a five-year study, fitting newborn white-tailed deer fawns with GPS-tracking collars in southwest Minnesota.

There is an informational public meeting at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at the Carlton County Transportation building meeting room regarding a potential moratorium on the creation of ...

Often, local elected officials are not subject matter experts, and their primary function should be to use the guidance and provided examples to approve the requests. In the realm of local governance, ...

Rebels qualified to go on to participate in the 7A finals at University of Minnesota, Duluth. The Moose Lake Willow River ...

Hiking and climbing have been a constant part of my life since I was a small boy, starting with going out with my dad each Saturday in the woods wherever ...

What is macular degeneration? It’s a disease that begins in the macula, which is located deep inside of the eyeball. There ...