The USDA allowed emergency actions on millions of acres of national forest land, including the Superior and Chippewa, pointing to fire risk, forest health and timber needs.
Plus: Trek North students in Bemidji reflect on a recent service trip to the Mexican border; and the White Earth Tribal & Community College hopes to create a new training center for in-demand jobs like plumbers, electricians and other skilled labor.
This week, News Director Chelsey Perkins talks about special election results, a forum featuring Republicans running for Senate District 6 and a death in Red Lake jail.
Plus: A permanent outlet for the Canisteo Mine Pit to Prairie River in Bovey is under construction; extensive construction on Highway 53 in Eveleth this year will include a detour through Gilbert; and Paul Bunyan Communications' GigaZone Gaming Championship returns to the Bemidji Sanford Center on April 12, 2025.
News Director Chelsey Perkins catches up on what's happening in St. Paul with Report for Minnesota student journalists Yvette Higgins, Sam Siedow and Elias Thomas.
And: A Brainerd construction company settles allegations of falsified test results in government contracts; Minnesota Power acquisition public hearings take place this week; and Tuesday is Special Election Day in Minnesota.
Voyageurs National Park protects the lakes, forests and geology of Minnesota's border lakes region. Jesse Gates of Voyageurs Conservancy shares how the park's nonprofit partner is celebrating on the big day and beyond.
Plus: With the entire staff that administers the Low Income Heating and Energy Assistance Program laid off, state advocates are concerned what that could mean for MN utility payers; and the Brainerd Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce will host a Republican candidate forum April 8 ahead of the special Senate District 6 primary election.
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