If you own land and are hoping to improve woodland habitat for deer, winter and spring are great times to consider your management options.

Our sympathy to the family of Doris “Dee” Borglund (Brandt)Raden, age 90, of Shoreview. She passed into heaven on Feb. 6, 2025. Dee was born Jan. 24,1935 in Cromwell to Gustafson and Esther Brandt.

What pet projects might those have been, Senator Rarick? You don’t even name one. I’ll bet if the legislature funded something in your district, you would not consider it a pet project. Wouldn’t ...

• Take any part of the driver’s license examination for someone else or allow someone else to take the examination for you. • Falsely identify yourself to a police officer. • Fail to appear in court ...

Eighty years ago, a nation with leaders “deriving their power from the consent of the governed” brought to an end a war against foes led by despots. The U.S.A. developed and used, twice, a completely ...

I hope readers were able to make a few of the events in the area over the weekend, despite the weather. There was the final indoor farmers market, which included ...

Amy Simso Dean, an expert Minnesota birder, will talk about birds such as cowbirds, vultures and grackles on Wednesday, Feb. 19. Birds that are much-maligned but have plenty of beauty ...

Black History Month started in 1915 to honor black educators, inventors and achievements by black people. However, the federal government did not officially recognize it until 1976. February is Black ...

Officers and the public will continue to be protected by body cams. The Pine County Board of Commissioners approved the sheriff’s office contract renewal for body and squad car cameras, which is set ...

How do squirrels survive winter?” Tree squirrels don’t hibernate. We respond to cold weather by putting on layers and staying indoors. Squirrels do the same, spending more time in insulated ...