Greater Minnesota

Residents complain of water problems after Elko New Market pumping test
The residents say the changes occurred late last year, the same time the city was conducting an aquifer test by pumping groundwater at higher-than-normal rates. The pump test was prompted by a proposal by a California-based company, Niagara Bottling, to build a facility in Elko New Market to produce bottled water. 
Fargo elections and Cass County primaries are June 11. Here’s what you need to know
Fargo residents can vote for city commissioners, county commissioners, school board candidates and park board commissioners. Cass County residents will also select which candidates for state House and Senate, county attorney, county sheriff and judge will appear on the November ballot.
A giant troll installation and treasure hunt opens in northern Minnesota
An art installation of giant trolls opens June 10 in and around Detroit Lakes. Danish artist Thomas Dambo has built troll sculptures of recycled material around the world to bring attention to waste, and create whimsical experiences for those who visit his installations.
Minnesota ID‘s first case of avian influenza in a dairy herd
A Benton County farmer noticed signs of illness in a few cows last weekend. By the next day, more than 40 cows showed signs of fever, state animal health officials said Thursday. They say the risk to the public from the virus remains low “at this time.”
In New York Mills, the Great American Think-Off finalists debate to understand, not to win
For more than 30 years, the northwest Minnesota town of New York Mills has hosted the Great American Think-Off, a debate of big ideas between ordinary people. Contestants say it’s a model for civic discourse in polarized times.
Rochester police refer 4 teens for possible charges over racial slur on bridge
The slur was spotted and immediately removed by a Minnesota state trooper from the bridge over East Circle Drive in April. Photos of the slur circulated online, though, prompting community meetings and rallies in response.