5+ day, 19+ hour ago   (708+ words) \Minnesota's economy keeps outrunning much of the country. Over the 12 months ending in July 2026, the state added more than 44,000 jobs — a 1.5% growth rate that towered over the national pace of just 0.2%. The unemployment picture has held steady, too. Minnesota's jobless rate…...

6+ day, 52+ min ago   (173+ words) Well, I've seen everything now. I came across a trailer for a movie called "Canoe Dig It." It was ridiculous, and it made me do a double take. Turns out it's a mockumentary about freestyle canoeing. What's even stranger is…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (108+ words) Labor Day weekend in Minnesota means it's last call to visit the Minnesota State Fair, and there's plenty to do, eat, and drink before the gates close for another year. But the fair is far from the only fun thing…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (237+ words) Their neighborhood in South Minneapolis was once a thriving and wonderful neighborhood. Now it's riddled with crime, and those responsible aren't being held accountable. There is no law and order, and when crime does happen, they say it's a guessing…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (454+ words) The countdown to the 2026 Minnesota State Fair is on, with this year's fair set to run Thursday, August 27 through Labor Day, September 7. But the lead-up carried a heavier storyline than corn dogs and Ferris wheels. Just weeks ago, the threat…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (773+ words) Minnesota has long carried a reputation as one of the country's stronger states for education, and the numbers keep backing it up. The state's class of 2025 posted a record-high graduation rate, continuing a steady climb out of the pandemic-era dip....

3+ week, 20+ hour ago   (1020+ words) The Great Minnesota Get-Together is almost here, running a full 12 days from Thursday, August 27, through Labor Day, Monday, September 7. Twelve days is a lot to plan, whether you're a die-hard who goes three times or someone squeezing in one perfect…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (249+ words) Duluth Country Radio MN Man Faces Manslaughter Charge in Fatal Tree-Trimming Incident Apple Valley, MN (MinnesotaNow) - A Minnesota man is facing a manslaughter charge in connection with a deadly tree-trimming incident on Thursday. Coworker charged in fatal Apple Valley incident…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (508+ words) Whether you're a local or visitor to the area who enjoys spending time on Duluth's Lakewalk, a sizable portion of it is now closed until well into this fall, and then will be closed again next year. City officials announced…...