Greater Minnesota

Morris is a small Minnesota town with big climate goals
Morris is getting national attention for efforts to embrace the clean energy transition. It’s a leader in the push for clean energy by taking a practical local approach to a global challenge.
Forest Service rejects plan to expand Minnesota's Lutsen Mountains ski area
The Forest Service cited impacts on tribal resources such as sugar maple stands, negative effects for users of the Superior Hiking Trail and backcountry skiers, and other impacts to the environment.
Jori Lynn Jones, 19, was riding in an SUV Sunday in western Minnesota when it collided with a minivan at a four-way stop, killing her. The Minnesota State Patrol said in a search warrant application released Friday that the SUV failed to stop at a four-way stop intersection.
Stifling heat lifts spirits for Minnesota whiskey makers
Excessive heat and humidity has made life uncomfortable this week for many Minnesotans, but the conditions were ideal for whiskey makers. Distillers say the sweltering temperatures help with an important process in flavoring their whiskey.
Immunization rates are up in Red Lake schools. This nurse led the way
The school district’s seen vaccinations jump among its youngest learners. Charmaine Branchaud said that success started with sifting through paper records to help understand student health needs.