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Little Falls community hopes to reopen Lindbergh’s shuttered home before centennial of historic flight

Little Falls community hopes to reopen Lindbergh’s shuttered home before centennial of historic flight

Since Labor Day weekend, visitors have been able to follow a self-guided interpretive trail on the property, but the buildings are no longer open. The closure was a disappointing blow to the Little Falls community, whose identity is intertwined with the famous aviator. 
by Kirsti Marohn

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Rural Voice: Building a sense of belonging in Willmar

Rural Voice: Building a sense of belonging in Willmar

Rural Voice traveled to Willmar, Minn., in September to talk about how rural communities can thrive when they welcome new arrivals to Minnesota.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Nonprofit Avivo building new indoor shelter of tiny homes in St. Cloud

Nonprofit Avivo building new indoor shelter of tiny homes in St. Cloud

The indoor village will feature 48 private dwellings with common spaces for activities and wrap-around services, such as health care, mental health and recovery support.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Niron breaks ground on Sartell plant to produce magnets without rare earth elements

Niron breaks ground on Sartell plant to produce magnets without rare earth elements

It’s the first manufacturing plant in the world to produce high-powered magnets without the use of rare earth materials. Niron officials say the plant will help reduce U.S. reliance on materials imported from China.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Scientists look for cause of spike in swimmer’s itch plaguing Minnesota lakes

Scientists look for cause of spike in swimmer’s itch plaguing Minnesota lakes

The itchy red rash is caused by tiny parasites in the water that can burrow into human skin. Researchers are looking at whether certain waterfowl, invasive species or warming lakes could be factors.
by Kirsti Marohn

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On a northern Minnesota island, arts and inspiration find safe harbor

On a northern Minnesota island, arts and inspiration find safe harbor

A small island on Rainy Lake near the Canadian border was once home to a legendary Minnesota environmentalist. Now it’s a place for introspection and inspiration for artists and nature lovers.
by Dan Gunderson

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‘More than a game’: Native lacrosse stages a comeback in NE Minnesota and beyond

‘More than a game’: Native lacrosse stages a comeback in NE Minnesota and beyond

Tribal members in Minnesota and Wisconsin are working to revive the game of Baaga’adowewin, the Ojibwe version of lacrosse that once was a vital community-building tradition around the Great Lakes — but then virtually disappeared during the boarding school era. 
by Dan Kraker

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St. Cloud mayor proposes tax increase to catch up with expenses

St. Cloud mayor proposes tax increase to catch up with expenses

Mayor Jake Anderson said the city hasn't kept up with repairing buildings and replacing equipment and technology, and it needs to save more for emergencies.
by Kirsti Marohn

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