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To afford food, seniors stretch dollars and rely on others

To afford food, seniors stretch dollars and rely on others

Research shows that seniors who struggle with food are significantly more likely to be in fair or poor health. In a small town on Minnesota's western border, the seniors there work to get by.
by Julie Siple

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Union workers reject contract at American Crystal Sugar

Union workers reject contract at American Crystal Sugar

Union workers at American Crystal Sugar have overwhelmingly rejected a final contract offer. That means workers will be locked out on Monday morning.
by Dan Gunderson

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FEMA aid coming to parts of Minn. after July storms

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today federal disaster aid is available to Minnesota counties affected by storms and flooding during the first half of July.
by Nancy Lebens

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Red River Valley water levels "unprecedented"

Red River Valley water levels "unprecedented"

The water levels ought to be falling across western and northwestern Minnesota, but lakes and reservoirs are full, and dams are releasing record quantities.
by Dan Gunderson

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3 groomsmen among 4 killed in Wis. boat collision

3 groomsmen among 4 killed in Wis. boat collision

Three groomsmen celebrating a weekend wedding were among four people killed in a boat collision on a Wisconsin river that also left the groom-to-be hospitalized, officials said Sunday.
by Amy Forliti, Associated Press

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Cattle dying due to heat wave

An estimated 1,000 cattle have died this week across Minnesota because of the unusually hot weather.
by Elizabeth Baier

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Duluth mayor Don Ness unopposed in election

Duluth mayor Don Ness unopposed in election

Duluth Mayor Don Ness won’t face an opponent as he seeks reelection. At 4:30p.m. Thursday afternoon the deadline to submit papers to become a mayoral candidate passed without any challengers trying to add their name to the ballot. Breaking News: Duluth Mayor Don Ness running unopposed. #dlhless than a minute ago via Facebook Favorite Retweet…
by Michael Olson

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Delta may drop flights to 24 small cities

Delta may drop flights to 24 small cities

Delta Air Lines Inc. is looking to drop money-losing flights in 24 small cities -- inlcuidng five in Minnesota -- putting some of them at risk of losing air service altogether.
by Joshua Freed and Jessica Mador

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