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Greater Minnesota

Unchecked development, lax regulation push Minnesota lakeshores to the edge

Unchecked development, lax regulation push Minnesota lakeshores to the edge

Development has destroyed nearly half the natural shorelines that help protect Minnesota lakes from erosion and pollution. Reversing that means convincing people that their vision of beauty is killing the thing they love.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Former students and colleagues recall high school teachers Tim and Gwen Walz as allies and advocates

Former students and colleagues recall high school teachers Tim and Gwen Walz as allies and advocates

When Kamala Harris named Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate, she highlighted his service as a congressman, soldier, teacher and coach. But she also mentioned his support for gay students at Mankato West High School.
by The Associated Press

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State Appeals Court rules Indus School closure legal

State Appeals Court rules Indus School closure legal

This week, the Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled a northern Minnesota school board followed the law in its decision to close Indus School, located 30 miles west of International Falls along the Canadian border. 
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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U.S. Senate candidates give closing arguments at Farmfest ahead of Tuesday’s primary

U.S. Senate candidates give closing arguments at Farmfest ahead of Tuesday’s primary

Farmfest, an agricultural trade show, has become a rite of passage for politicians to talk with rural constituents in farm country. The forum was the last chance for voters to see the U.S. Senate candidates on the same stage before Tuesday’s primary.
by Clay Masters

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Lake Minnetonka in the North Woods? Ely cabin owners push back against resort plan

Lake Minnetonka in the North Woods? Ely cabin owners push back against resort plan

A $45 million proposal to transform a century-old fishing lodge into an expanded resort two miles from the edge of the Boundary Waters is facing pushback from residents who fear it will change the area’s wilderness-oriented culture.
by Dan Kraker

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Are you a garlic lover? Hutchinson has a festival for you

Are you a garlic lover? Hutchinson has a festival for you

The Minnesota Garlic Festival features all the garlic-themed food you can imagine, plus a garlic growing competition, a parade with puppets, jazz and flamenco dancers, and kite-making and flying.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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