Greater Minnesota

For more than 10 years, authorities in Freeborn County were puzzled as they tried to figure out who was the man whose skeletal remains were found along Interstate 90 near Albert Lea. Now that part of the mystery is solved and DNA testing identified him as a World War II veteran who was born in El Paso, Texas.
Arboretum in Baxter debuts new forest skating trail: ‘If we build it, they will come’
The trail opening Sunday at the Northland Arboretum in Baxter winds through snow-covered pine trees and fields in a loop just under half a mile long. Unlike a frozen lake or smooth rink, there are curves, hills and occasional bumps.
Mayo Clinic just closed 6 rural Minnesota health clinics. More closings may follow
The Minnesota medical giant has been consolidating clinics across southern Minnesota as it struggles with staffing shortages in rural areas. But the closures are frustrating to those who relied on the clinics for care.
State officials announce plans for more study on impacts of sulfate pollution on wild rice
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency says it will further study the impacts of sulfate on wild rice. The announcement comes in the wake of concern expressed over a 52-year-old state standard that limits how much of the pollutant mines and other facilities can release into waters where the plant grows.
Social worker shares resources for families affected by Stewartville shooting
Heather Geerts, director of clinical services at Zumbro Valley Health Services, joined Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition Tuesday to talk about supporting the Stewartville community in the wake of a tragedy.
‘Total sadness’: Stewartville High School shooting leaves community grieving
The small town of Stewartville in southeast Minnesota is grieving but trying to pull together in the aftermath of a shooting outside of the high school that left one student in critical condition and the alleged shooter dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Nisswa Mayor Jennifer Carnahan faces criticism, call to resign
The city’s four council members spoke critically of Carnahan in the wake of allegations that a Nisswa restaurant employee overheard her disparaging a city council member. Carnahan later went on to allege that the woman assaulted her.
 Federal SNAP, Medicaid changes force Minnesota counties to raise property taxes
The Blue Earth County Board votes next week on a proposed property tax increase that officials say is needed to pay for the rising costs of administering SNAP, Medicaid and other federal programs that federal legislation shifts onto local governments.