A study published in Pediatrics by the University of Minnesota Medical School reveals that children often misunderstand common medical phrases, leading to surprising and...

Have you received unsolicited mobile text messages with an unfamiliar or strange web link that indicates a USPS delivery requires a response from you?  A number of people...

Family and friends of accidental shooting victim Rudy Sweere, 3, of rural Deer Creek, have established a GoFundMe page to support Rudy’s mother.The post reads, “On Dec. 29...

Once prevalent in Eastern North America’s forests, the American chestnut faced near extinction due to the chestnut blight fungus. Despite being outside its historical...

In 2023, former President Jimmy Carter was a role model for people from 25 churches in Otter Tail County who helped build a Habitat for Humanity...

County commissioners have accepted a donation from Grove Lake Lutheran Church of rural Pelican Rapids for $396 for the Coordinated Response Program and from North Immanuel...

Those of us intrigued with Minnesota native and singer-writer Bob Dylan were excited to see the new movie “A Complete Unknown” about the kid from...

Four area fire departments were called to a fire at a commercial building south of Perham New Year’s Day.  Fire crews from Perham, Dent, Ottertail, and New York Mills were...

Representatives Jeff Backer (R – Browns Valley) and Tom Murphy (R – Underwood) are hosting a hall meeting on January 11th at 10:00 AM. The event allows residents to meet...

On Jan. 20, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will feature Michael Joyce, a wildlife ecologist with the DNR Research Institute, to present findings from his...

Residents of Central Minnesota with innovative ideas to promote local sustainability can now apply for support from the University of Minnesota Extension’s Central Regional...

At the monthly meeting of Prairie Lakes Audubon Chapter, Ruby-throated Hummingbird Banding is the topic with Lori WalewskiThe date is Tuesday, January 14, at 7 pm, and the...

The winter months bring fun activities for those willing to brave the outdoors, but time outside in the dry and cold air can be harsh on our skin. Dr. David Pearson, an...

Hikers across Minnesota can start the new year outdoors as part of a nationwide effort to connect people with nature. On Wednesday, Jan. 1, the Minnesota Department of...

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has released a summary of its significant accomplishments in 2024, reflecting its mission to conserve and manage the...