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Greater Minnesota

National Guard members train, compete for biathlon

National Guard members train, compete for biathlon

National Guard soldiers from eight states will be in Minnesota next week to test their skiing and shooting skills. The Guard sponsors regional biathlon competitions for guard teams from across the country. Winning brings bragging rights for the Guard teams, as well as the chance to compete against national teams around the world.
by Dan Gunderson

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State Sen. Ron Latz discusses guns laws, executive orders

State Sen. Ron Latz responds to points made by Pine County Sheriff Robin Cole, who told MPR News that because a legislative body has not approved President Barack Obama's executive orders, it's not a law he can enforce.
by Tom Crann

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Fergus Falls High School band to march in inauguration parade

Fergus Falls High School band to march in inauguration parade

The Fergus Falls High School marching band is on its way to Washington, where the band will march in the Inaugural Day Parade on Monday.
by Tom Crann

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Expected precipitation won't end drought

Minnesota may see some drought relief in February, March and April, according to the U.S. Climate Prediction Center.
by Mark Steil

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SE Minn. wind project that could harm eagles moves ahead

SE Minn. wind project that could harm eagles moves ahead

Federal officials have given a developer the green light to move ahead with a controversial wind project in southeastern Minnesota that, if approved, would be the first time a wind farm has been given permission to legally kill bald eagles.
by Elizabeth Baier

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2 men indicted in N Minn. bank robbery

Two northern Minnesota men have been indicted in connection with the armed robbery of a Kelliher bank.

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Duluth icebreaker keeps winter maritime traffic moving

Duluth icebreaker keeps winter maritime traffic moving

Believe it or not, there are still ships on the Great Lakes headed for Duluth even though the harbor there is clotted with ice. Their routes are made possible by the Coast Guard Cutter Alder.
by Dan Kraker

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White Earth Nation vote could end 'blood quantum' tribal membership requirement

White Earth Nation vote could end 'blood quantum' tribal membership requirement

The White Earth Band of Ojibwe in northwestern Minnesota could become the first member of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe to revise its constitution and completely change the rules for who can be a tribal member.
by Tom Robertson

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Public to be briefed on SE Minn. emerald ash borer infestation

Public to be briefed on SE Minn. emerald ash borer infestation

Residents in far southeastern Minnesota will have a chance to learn about the spread of emerald ash borer at a meeting tonight at the La Crescent City Hall.
by Elizabeth Baier

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