The University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program is accepting applications now through Oct. 1, 2025. Extension Master Gardener volunteers share science-based horticulture ...

Large surface waves produced by powerboats are a mainstay for recreational watersports. A new study from the University of Minnesota shows that beneath the surface, factors such as propeller thrust ...

The 2025 MLWR 13U Rebels baseball team finishes the season with a score of 18-0. This is the first team in the 13U program to not only win the championship ...

What birds eat bees and wasps?” The summer tanager snatches bees and wasps in mid-air. Northern mockingbird, scarlet tanager, western and eastern kingbird, blue jay (eat larvae primarily), woodpeckers ...

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking public input on new rules proposed for licensed fur farms in the state. The proposed rules aim to strengthen standards for animal ...

Congratulations to this year’s Carlton County Senior citizens of the Year. Charles Badger and Marsha Sarvela were selected to represent all the wonderful seniors for their hours and hours of ...

Notice is hereby given that the Carlton County Planning Commission will conduct a Public Hearing on Wednesday, the 3rd day of September 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the Carlton County Transportation Building ...

If seasons had theme songs, this summer would be “Smoke Gets In Your Eyes” (and nose, mouth, throat and lungs) by the Platters. I wrote about the bad air quality ...

A new law will ensure people who have a service dog in training are entitled to “full and equal access to all housing accommodations,” that apply to people having a service dog with them permanently.

A small house in a good location will sell for as high as U.S. $2,570 per square foot. It’s become so absurd that 120-200 square foot flats are being built, and sold for astronomical amounts of money, ...

Thank you to every one for the congratulations on being chosen as Outstanding senior citizen for Carlton County for 2025. It is a great honor to be chosen.

• Do not drive through flooded areas. If you see a flooded roadway ahead, turn around and find another route. • Be cautious, especially at night when visibility is limited. • Remember, 6 inches of ...