Looking Back
15 years ago
Laurel Beager
The open road
Voyageurs National Park’s Rainy Lake Ice Road, which is accessed by the Rainy Lake Visitor Center ramp, is open. See page A10 for more information… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Tax filing season opens Monday
The Minnesota Department of Revenue will open the state Individual Income Tax filing season on Monday, Jan. 27. This date matches the opening day for the Internal Revenue Service.
Always a good time to quit
Quit Partner, the free smoking cessation program from the Minnesota Department of Health has free resources, support and medication available to all Minnesotans to help quit commercial tobacco in 2025
Gas prices rising in last week
Average gasoline prices in Minnesota have risen 9.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.04 per gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 2,856 stations in Minnesota.
Winter: Time to prune, remove oaks
Now is a great time to prune or cut oaks without the risk of oak wilt infection, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Winter is also the safest time to remove infected oaks.
State Forest Health Annual Report released
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has released its 2024 Forest Health Annual Report which uses data from aerial surveys and on-the-ground site visits to compile information about insect outbreaks, disease epidemics, and other impacts to the state’s forests.
Arrowhead 135 starts Monday
Among the motivations that pull Ken Krueger into serving as the director of the Arrowhead 135 is his love of extreme racing and the desire to fund good causes.
Bicycle stop sign
Question: I have seen numerous times where a bicyclist will not stop at a stop sign, if they are sharing the road with automobiles. I have seen a couple of close incidents where the bicyclist is almost hit as well. Are bicyclists under the same rules if they are sharing the road with automobiles?
Vikings win
The Littlefork-Big Falls Viking boys team earned an 87-43-win Thursday at home against Bigfork. Viking Tommy Larson was again the leading scorer for L-BF with… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close