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Even five years after the pandemic revealed major supply chain issues, demand for meat processing, including labor, ...

The Minnesota FFA State Convention took place at the University of Minnesota on April 28 and 29. This year’s theme, selected ...

People turn out on a sunny day on Saturday, May 3, 2025, during the Northland Arboretum's Arbor Day Celebration. Families ...

John Wheeler is Chief Meteorologist for WDAY, a position he has had since May of 1985. Wheeler grew up in the South, in ...

This week's Fine Arts Student of the Week is Brainerd High School junior Hailey Nash, recognized for her accomplishments in ...

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ST. PAUL — A Minnesota State Patrol trooper has been charged with first-degree criminal sexual conduct of an infant, ...

Haglin-Riffle topped Centennial’s No. 1 doubles team 6-2, 6-0 and Anoka’s 6-3, 6-2. The pair of Marcussen-Anderson defeated ...

HAM LAKE — Jack Hagberg maintained his second-place standing by shooting a second-round 1-under 71 to lead the Brainerd ...

BAXTER — Kaiya Wagner scored five goals and Bergen Benson tallied once to lead the Lake Region Christian School Hornets to a ...