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North Shore Highway 61 reopens after fire just in time for Memorial Day
Highway 61 between Two Harbors and Silver Bay was closed for several days as firefighters worked to control the Stewart Trail Fire. With the fire now fully contained, the highway has reopened ahead of a busy holiday weekend for travel.
Target books strongest sales growth in 4 years with customers buying into refreshed lineup
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported the biggest increase for a widely watched measure of quarterly sales in four years. The retail chain embarked earlier this year on a $6 billion plan to reverse three consecutive years of declining sales.
Two arrested after Moorhead middle schoolers eat THC candy
Moorhead police arrested the parents of a student who brought candy to school that police believe contained THC, the compound in cannabis that gets people high. Two students were sent to a medical facility after consuming the candy, and 10 other students were sent home.
DNR identifies starting location, people of interest connected to Flanders Fire
The Crow Wing County sheriff says he thinks a campfire may have caused the blaze. On Tuesday, fire crews continued working to put out remaining hot spots, and residents who live in the evacuation zone were able to return to their homes.
Minnesota-based Good Luck High Five podcast brings Magic to new players
Meghan Wolff and Maria Bartholdi have turned their love for a nerdy pastime into a professional podcast and content creation business in Minnesota. They’ve also brought new enthusiasts into the popular trading card game Magic: The Gathering and diversified the professional coverage of tournaments.
Fear of deportation and delays discourage some immigrants from seeking citizenship 
Applying for U.S. citizenship is often considered a key step toward remaining securely in the country. But immigration attorneys and advocates in Minnesota say fear is keeping some eligible immigrants from applying altogether.