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Second Harvest Recognizes 15th Anniversary of its BackPack Program
More than 1.5 million weekend meals have been provided to NE Minnesota and NW Wisconsin children since its start in 2010.
Northland SBDC Celebrates $150 Million in Capital Raised, 200+ New Businesses Launched
Regional event including funders, partners, and elected officials highlights three years of exceptional small business support
First ever Community Connect event in Ely to be held Sept. 9
Community Connect is an event designed as a one-stop-shop, providing a variety of free services for people who are struggling economically, to help connect them with resources available from agencies and non-profits in the community.
Ruffed grouse counts lower this year after a strong peak last year
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ latest ruffed grouse counts found Minnesota’s spring 2025 population is lower statewide than last year. Ruffed grouse drums per stop were 1.8 statewide, down from 2.3 drums per stop last year, an expected drop considering spring 2024 was the highest 10-year cycle population peak for ruffed grouse since 1972.
Reported water emergency on Lake Vermilion
On Aug. 13, at 5:55 p.m., the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call, reporting that an 80-year-old female had been found unresponsive in Lake Vermilion and that CPR had been started by family members.