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In Wadena, teen's instincts saved children's lives

In Wadena, teen's instincts saved children's lives

On June 17, 2010, a dangerous tornado swept through Wadena, Minn., and destroyed a large swath of the town. The local historical society later collected the stories of Wadena residents who lived through the storm. This essay was written by Mariah Wood, who was working as a lifeguard at the community pool on that day.

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Jennie-O wants to raise more turkeys in Minn. barns

Jennie-O wants to raise more turkeys in Minn. barns

The Kandiyohi County Board of Commissioners is weighing whether to allow turkey producer Jennie-O to raise thousands more birds in barns at five of its existing sites. Some residents are critical of Jennie-O's plans.

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Study: Reservation homelessness persists

Study: Reservation homelessness persists

Housing improvements housing over the last several years has not led to fewer homeless people on Minnesota's Indian reservations.
by Matt Sepic

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Postal Service will keep rural post offices open

Postal Service will keep rural post offices open

The financially struggling U.S. Postal Service sought Wednesday to tamp down concern over wide-scale cuts, revealing it will seek to keep thousands of rural post offices open with shorter hours.

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Job fairs are good politics, but unlikely to lead to work

Job fairs are good politics, but unlikely to lead to work

National unemployment figures are still high and with an upcoming election, members of Congress are organizing job fairs back in their home districts. While these fairs might make good politics, they don't often lead to jobs.
by Dan Kraker

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High tech transit emerging in the woods

High tech transit emerging in the woods

Increasing demand and uncertain budgets have rural Minnesota transit systems looking to combine technology and personal service to become more efficient.
by Jennifer Vogel

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Lift weights, eat carrots, play ping pong to keep driving

Lift weights, eat carrots, play ping pong to keep driving

Keeping elderly people like Glenda Noble in their cars is one way to address the economic and demographic factors that make it harder for many Minnesotans to get where they want to go.
by Jennifer Vogel

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Rochester soldier killed in Afghanistan

Rochester soldier killed in Afghanistan

Family and friends are mourning the death of Nicholas Dickhut, 23, of Rochester, who was killed in a firefight in Afghanistan Sunday.
by Elizabeth Baier

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Granny basketballers: 'You've got to keep active'

Granny basketballers: 'You've got to keep active'

The Faribault Hot Shots and the Wanamingo Bulldogs, the state's two self-described "granny" basketball teams, will host two Iowa teams Saturday in Minnesota's first granny tournament.
by Elizabeth Baier

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