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12-year-olds need to stay in the backseat in MN
LUVERNE, MN (KELO) — While South Dakotans are allowed to drive at the age of 14, as of August 1, children in Minnesota aren’t allowed to sit in the front seat until they’re 13. 12-year-old Khloe Noah has been sitting in the front seat for a few...
Starry stonewort spreads concern in Minnesota lake country
BEMIDJI — Starry stonewort. Zebra mussels. Eurasian watermilfoil. Spiny waterfleas. These are just some of the invasive flora and fauna that, once settled in a Minnesota lake, are seemingly impossible to eradicate. Some of these aquatic invasive species, native to Europe and Asia, were introduced unintentionally through contaminated cargo...
'Coolest thing made in Minnesota' competition launched, nominations open
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (FOX 9) - Minnesota is home to some incredible inventions and innovations over the years, but which one is the coolest?. To find out, the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce launched the "Coolest thing made in Minnesota" program. Anyone who wants to nominate a product can do so...
Rarely seen wildcat caught on trail-cam in northern Minnesota
The Voyageurs Wolf Project has shared rare footage of a lynx pausing directly in front of a remote trail camera in northern Minnesota. “We captured some really neat footage of lynx this past year on our cameras but this is definitely the coolest,” the group stated Wednesday via Instagram. “In fact, this might be the best video of a lynx we have ever captured, not least because the lynx decided sit right in front of the camera.” The Voyageurs Wolf Project uses a network of motion-sensor cameras to study wolves in and around Voyageurs National Park. But, naturally, other critters also utilize trails frequented by wolves. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Voyageurs Wolf Project (@voyageurswolfproject) But the Canada lynx, which hunts primarily at twilight or during the night when snowshoe hares are most active, is considered by the state to be a “rare wildcat.” According to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the lynx weighs between 20 and 44 pounds and also preys on other small mammals and birds. The stealthy felines tend to occur more frequently in northern Minnesota when snowshoe hare populations crash or decline in Canada. The lynx has few natural predators, but wolves are known to kill lynx.
Hermantown Native Victor Plante Commits to UMD Men’s Hockey
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Another member of the Plante family will soon call UMD home. On Friday, Victor Plante verbally announced his commitment to the Bulldogs. And if all goes to plan, he could join his brothers Max and Zam in the 2026-2027 season. Victor’s dad Derek also played and served as an assistant coach for the team.
New Faces at Grand Rapids Members
Members Cooperative Credit Union shared two new faces who’ve joined the Grand Rapids team- branch manager Jennifer Raushel and mortgage loan originator Tyler Melton. A seasoned financial services professional, Raushel joined Members with over 20 years of customer service, having served in roles from teller to AVP of Branch Operations. She serves on the Grand Rapids Area Library Foundation Board, the Hill City Area Community Fund Board, the ICTV Board, and volunteers through the United Way of 1000 Lakes. Jennifer and her husband Blaine have...
Bemidji's Bailey Rupp hits the road again, one of 76 Americans invited to U18 camp in Lake Placid
BEMIDJI — Bailey Rupp wasn’t allowed to have her phone out in math class. So when USA Hockey’s list of invites for the Under-18 Select Player Development Camp was released during the school day on May 24, Rupp was forced to break the rules. “I just kind...
In Focus: Kids Explore Music at Lakes Area Music Festival’s Summer Camp
Kids in the Brainerd Lakes Area are learning more about music this week at the Lakes Area Music Festival’s summer camp. In addition to the camp, LAMF will host a music exploration with a sound garden at the Northland Arboretum this Saturday.
Marketplace Foods Closing Bemidji Store Later This Month
Marketplace Foods announced Friday that it is closing its Bemidji store later this month on August 21st. A press release says the “increasingly competitive grocery and retail environment” has been challenging and that it is in the company’s best interest to close the Bemidji location. Marketplace says...
Tioga offering free mountain bike clinic in August
We will be offering FREE Mountain Bike Lessons for children ages 2-12 at Tioga August 15 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Kids will be broken up by age and biking ability, and there will even be a group for the littlest groms on their striders. This event was put together to provide kids and families with a free and friendly welcome into the sport of mountain biking and as a way for families to spend more time outdoors together. This event will teach and encourage kids, both new and familiar with the sport, the techniques and trail awareness needed to have a good time on their bike. This is a FREE event, but registration at getlearning.org is required. For more information call Itasca Area Community Education at 218-327-5730
Cutting-Edge Electric Boat Built By Rocket Engineers Makes Northern Michigan Debut
“This thing rips when you let her take off, so hold on to your hat!”. So warns Miriam Morris before punching the throttle on the Arc One, a state-of-the-art electric boat that is making its northern Michigan debut this weekend with a series of public demonstration events. As Arc’s company experience specialist and “captain of culture,” Morris is typically the one who oversees the company’s demo days, and she tells The Ticker she never gets tired of seeing the looks on people’s faces the first time they experience the Arc One’s lightning-fast acceleration. Powered by a pair of 1,500-pound batteries and a 500-horsepower inbound motor, the boat can zoom from a gentle cruise to a top speed of 40 miles per hour in the blink of an eye.