Jeff Bertram News Today

At least one Minnesota lawmaker has resigned as part of a plea bargain in the past, though that case was related to state money.

As work nears completion on the South Gap expansion from two to four lanes north of New London, the Highway 23 Coalition chair emphasizes the need for more help to realize the long-range goal.

(KNSI) - Experience the Stearns History Museum for free this year if you are a resident. Executive Director Am...

(KNSI) - Residents of Stearns County can experience the Stearns History Museum for free this year. Executive D...

The NSW border town of Tenterfield became the focus of fire efforts after seven fires turned to emergency level.

The NSW border town of Tenterfield became the focus of fire efforts after seven fires turned to emergency level.

The NSW border town of Tenterfield became the focus of fire efforts after seven fires turned to emergency level.

Plus: Stearns County rejects proposal to assist in the removal of racial covenants; SCSU to offer state's first marijuana education program; Grand Marais named best small lake town in U.S.; and more.

The proposal stemmed from research conducted last spring by students at the College of St. Benedict and St. John’s University, who uncovered dozens of discriminatory covenants in Stearns County. The measure failed after some board members seemed confused about what it would do, and questioned whether it’s needed.

Work will be completed on the north gap, between Paynesville and Richmond this fall. The south gap project, between New London and Paynesville, kicked off with a ceremonial groundbreaking Friday.