Greater Minnesota

A look at a young 4-H member's first trip to the state fair — and her blue ribbon rabbit
More than 7,000 Minnesota youth are with their animals at the State Fair this year. Cathy Wurzer spoke with Denica Sleiter of Morris, Minn. about her rabbit.
Fargo firm builds a diverse workforce
When you think of diverse cities, Fargo might not be the first that springs to mind. The population is 83 percent white. But a Fargo manufacturing company has found success with a workforce that is mostly from other places around the world.
Twenty years later, Fosston's police force returns
For decades, small towns have been disbanding police departments to save money, or more recently, because they can’t find officers to staff the department. But the northern Minnesota town of Fosston is challenging the trend by rebuilding a police force more than 20 years after it was eliminated.
FEMA announces emergency aid for 23 counties damaged in May storm
The Memorial Day storm brought heavy winds, hail and at least five tornado touchdowns, including one in Douglas County. The county’s emergency management director joined All Things Considered to give a status update on cleanup efforts and discuss how the aid will help.
In one rural Minnesota town, old buildings get new life as arts spaces
There are only a few buildings left in the center of Farwell, Minn. — and as of this summer four of them have been renovated and rededicated to the arts. It's bringing new energy to that part of rural Minnesota. 
A ruff month alone in the BWCA, Luigi the dog comes home
A big black dog who goes by the name of Luigi, returned home this week after spending a month in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The dog was separated from his owners during a portage near the Sawbill Trail.
Local leaders in one western Minnesota city have voted to disband the police department, which has dwindled to just two officers, including the chief.
Ashley Hall on need for food shelves in rural Minnesota
The pandemic continues, inflation is high and folks are struggling. That’s causing major demand at area food shelves — especially in rural areas.