It's our turn to host the Minnesota Governor's fishing opener next year, without the late ice out - guaranteed. Well, maybe without a guarantee, but it will eclipse this year's opener if it lacks howling winds and a late ice out.

MAY 12 20 years ago (1993) Both lakeshore and non-lakeshore land values are going up, and new construction is fast-paced in Unorganized Territory.

In what seemed an inevitable outcome, area representatives to the Minnesota House approved the Freedom to Marry measure by a vote of 75-59. The measure now moves on for a Senate vote on Monday.

MAY 10 20 years ago (1993) (Photo) A week-long celebration leading to the Governor's Fishing Opener at Cragun's on Gull Lake began today at the Paul Bunyan Amusement Center, where Steve McFarland adjusts a 23-foot fishing rod and reel for Paul Bunyan.

Over 20 inches of ice remains on some large lakes in the area. It might be more suitable for ice fishing than angling from a boat as the fishing opener ticks off at midnight tonight.

North Dakota is pumping more and more oil in the U.S. reserves every single day. So why has gasoline spiked in just the last seven days? What has driven gasoline prices from $3.39 (Costco) and $3.49 everywhere else to this recent increase of $3.

Headline: Despite sequester, DOD signs contract for $59/gallon green jet fuel Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel recently warned that sequestration would cause “suspension of important activities, curtailed training and could result in furloughs of civilian personnel” but the spending cuts h...

Thanks for the great articles last Sunday! It takes a bold move for you to do that. Did these articles show up in any other publications? We’ve received comments from Michigan and Massachuettes. Below is an article from a scientist that finds “early” brain damage as a source of criminal behavi...

Last week's assessment by John Edman, Minnesota Tourism director, that an improving economic outlook will result in a good tourism season, was as welcome as spring rain.