A Pierz man is facing two felony charges following a Saturday incident in which he allegedly threatened a child with an ax, leading to a confrontation with law enforcement.

When Jason Bursey of Little Falls first started raising cattle a few years ago, he never anticipated that the demand for locally raised beef would take off as it has.

Following multiple rounds of discussion and a public hearing, the Morrison County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to continue allowing rifle use for deer hunting in a previously shotgun-only ...

Westonka High School has named senior Erica Johnson as the 2026 recipient of the Athena Award. Candidates for this “outstanding female athlete” award must demonstrate excellence in individual or group ...

The City of Elk River is advancing a range of infrastructure, development and community projects in 2026 aimed at supporting growth and improving quality of life for residents and businesses.

As spring blooms across the Northwest Metro, it’s a good time to share an important truth about suicide in Minnesota that surprises many: Contrary to the common assumption that winter ...

This week’s Laker Pioneer Podcast covers a $1.2M federal grant for cleaning up a Cold War missile site, efforts to improve safety on Highway 12, looming budget deficits in Hennepin ...

Central senior Josie Kamps joined a select company when she tallied her 1,000th career point March 11. “It’s pretty special, it’s not something a lot of people achieve,” she said. “So I’m grateful ...

The Rosemount Community Expo will be Saturday, April 18, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Rosemount Community Center.

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for most of Minnesota effective Saturday, March 28 due to extreme fire danger.

Bostick has been cast as one of two Dorothys in Children’s Theatre Company’s production of the “Wizard of Oz,” which will be performed April 21 to June 14 on the Minneapolis stage. She earned the lead ...

Lent is a season of reflecting on sacrifice for many Christians. The greatest sacrifice in the history of humankind’s existence is the very basis of the Christian faith. And sacrifice is also the ...