Category Archives: Community

The Becker County Highway Department has summer job opportunities
The Becker County Highway Department has exciting openings for seasonal workers in both the maintenance and engineering departments. The salary for these positions ranges from $19 to $20 per hour, off...
Paul Torres Mar 20, 2024

Central Minnesota Officer Narrowly Avoids Accident as Driver Ignores Move-Over Law
A close call in central Minnesota serves as a stark reminder of the importance of following the Ted Foss Move-Over Law. During a routine traffic stop, an officer narrowly avoided being struck by a dri...
Paul Torres Mar 19, 2024

Sign Up Now for the 15th Annual Lake Region Run
Registration is now open for the 15th Lake Region Run on June 1st, 2024. This year, the event offers various races including a 10-mile, 5k, and one-mile option, as well as a virtual race for those una...
Paul Torres Mar 19, 2024

$1 Billion Jackpot: Fantasizing About MegaMillions or Powerball Wins
With over $1 billion up for grabs in the MegaMillions and Powerball jackpots, dreams are running wild. If you're pondering your jackpot haul, think big: a private jet, a world cruise, or maybe the mos...
Paul Torres Mar 19, 2024

Woman Accused of Abducting Three-Year-Old Boy Faces Multiple Charges
A woman accused of abducting a three-year-old boy is facing serious charges after their discovery following an AMBER Alert. The child was found with concerning injuries, including lesions and scabs, s...
Paul Torres Mar 19, 2024

Country Star Blake Shelton to Perform at Minnesota State Fair
Country star Blake Shelton is set to perform at the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand on Sunday, August 25th. Tickets, ranging from $77 to $207 for reserved seating and $154 for party deck seats, go on ...
Paul Torres Mar 19, 2024

Man from St. Cloud Pleads Guilty to a Raping in High School Bathroom
According to the criminal complaint, the girl was just 15 years old at the time when she reported to a therapist she was assaulted by Robert Shannon Epps Jr., then 18, in December of 2019 at an Apollo...
Paul Torres Mar 19, 2024

Minnesota Braces for Arrival of Winter with Two Approaching Storms
A winter storm is expected to arrive in the region late Thursday into early Friday, potentially bringing 3-5 inches of snow. Another impactful winter storm is likely over the weekend, although details...
Paul Torres Mar 19, 2024

Red Lake Woman Faces Charges After Friday's Amber Alert
(Red Lake, MN) - Details from a criminal complaint in Todd County shed light on the abduction of a toddler that led to an Amber Alert in northern Minnesota's Red Lake Tribal Nation on Friday. Accordin...
Paul Torres Mar 19, 2024

Minnesota favors Montessori more than any other education method, study reveals
Every child is different, and often a mainstream education philosophy isn't always suited as a 'one size fits all'. There are many different alternative education philosophies, with varying degrees of...
Paul Torres Mar 19, 2024