Greater Minnesota

Deteriorating ice creates dangerous conditions on Minnesota lakes
Ice conditions are deteriorating across the state because of warm temperatures and recent rainfall. Law enforcement officials and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources are urging caution when venturing onto frozen lakes.
Along the North Shore, sleepy Silver Bay embraces development to put itself 'on the map'
Construction is set to begin on a nearly $25 million development of townhomes and vacation rentals in Silver Bay, the first of several projects to reinvent the city originally built as a mining company town.
Last call for lefse! Homemade — like grandma's — sold at a deer stand in Evansville
For a few hours on Saturdays in November and December, the Englund family’s homemade lefse is available for $6 at a deer stand in Evansville. And the Norwegian delicacy that will grace countless Minnesota dinner tables on Christmas sells out quickly.
Grocery workers in Brainerd Lakes area on strike
The United Food and Commercial Workers Local 663 union says employees are seeking better wages, workplace protections and benefits. It’s accused the stores of engaging in unfair labor practices, which the store owners deny.
DNR plans changes to protect native rough fish
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources plans expanded research and regulatory changes to better protect native fish species long overlooked by the agency. The recommendations are part of a new report to the state Legislature on native rough fish conservation.
St. Cloud mental health center aims to be a bridge to healing
Ali Aden and Lul Nur moved from the Twin Cities more than a year ago to provide culturally specific mental health services for the East African community, which St. Cloud lacked.