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Still need a Christmas tree? Grab an axe and go north

Still need a Christmas tree? Grab an axe and go north

Families in search of an inexpensive and truly Minnesotan Christmas tree this year should look past their local tree stand and head north -- and bring an axe.
by Nathaniel Minor

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Hundreds of miles of trails authorized for off-highway vehicles

The Superior National Forest is implementing a new Off-Highway Vehicle use plan that authorizes hundreds of miles of new trails for motorized vehicles, and makes others off-limits.
by Bob Kelleher

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A holiday for comparing recipes, not theologies

A holiday for comparing recipes, not theologies

The foods on our common table have changed over the years, but the purpose of the gathering remains the same.
by Susan Lenfestey

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Thanksgiving tradition in Duluth now draws thousands

Thanksgiving tradition in Duluth now draws thousands

An army of volunteers is putting the last touches on a Thanksgiving feast for thousands in Duluth. The annual free buffet started 20 years ago as a much smaller event in Superior. Now it draws hundreds of volunteers to cook and serve as many as 5,000 turkey dinners.
by Bob Kelleher

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DNR says number of deer killed this season down 12%

The number of deer killed by hunters has dropped by about 12 percent in Minnesota, as expected by state officials.
by Madeleine Baran

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On call no more: One woman's decision to let go of her cell phone

On call no more: One woman's decision to let go of her cell phone

After paying $7,000 to mobile phone companies over 10 years, a Duluth college professor decides cell phones just aren't worth it anymore.

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Governor's mansion decked out for holiday open houses

Governor's mansion decked out for holiday open houses

The Minnesota Governor's Residence is all decked out for the holidays. And people can get a look at the decorations at three open houses in December.

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Pastoral path runs through nursing homes, jails

Pastoral path runs through nursing homes, jails

Callings from a higher power don't come in the form of a well-written letter or a carefully worded voice mail, so Jerry David understands why the ministerial path he's on has taken some detours.

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Big acts make case for revisiting ticket scalping rules

Big acts make case for revisiting ticket scalping rules

In the wake of Taylor Swift's recent Minnesota show, which left many fans shut out, state officials are investigating whether the rules around how tickets are sold should be tightened.
by Jessica Mador

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