Greater Minnesota

Deadly ATV crashes on pace to surpass last year's total
The DNR says a common factor in the majority of fatal ATV crashes has been a lack of safety training, which is required for younger riders but recommended for everyone.
New I-94 BMX track in Fergus Falls hosts national registration week 
This week the gaze of the BMX world fell on Fergus Falls as USA BMX promoted national registration week. With a new starting gate — the first of its kind in Minnesota — the event offered potential BMX’ers an opportunity to try the sport at the nonprofit I-94 BMX.
3 newcomers, 1 incumbent elected to Fargo school board
A total of nine candidates — two incumbents and seven challengers — were seeking one of four seats up for election on the board.
First of its kind animal health and wellbeing gathering examines issues through an Indigenous lens
The first Indigenous animal health and wellbeing gathering will be held in Walker this coming weekend. It’s a partnership between the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe and veterinary leaders from four states. A total of 11 tribes will be represented. 
Where to celebrate Juneteenth around Minnesota
The national holiday is on June 19 but celebrations are already underway for “Freedom Day,” which acknowledges the freedom of enslaved Black people.