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J.V. Properties’ proposed expansion of NAPA Auto Parts, 693 Bath Road, passed Monday night, Wiscasset Planning Board Chair Karl Olson said after the meeting. The meeting at the town office was announced on the agenda as also being via Zoom. The Zoom...

Wiscasset’s planning board on Aug. 22 found incomplete a blasting request from Drilling and Blasting Specialists Inc. According to the application, the Gardiner firm seeks to blast ledge for a foundation at lot 9, Young’s Point Road. Twin City...

Damage was reported across western Minnesota from Monday's storm, with some of the worse damage in Forada, Minnesota.

As storms roll across Minnesota, a tornado watch remains in force for most of central Minnesota, including regions immediately west of the Twin Cities

There is still a high probability for severe weather late Monday across Minnesota with isolated strong tornadoes possible, along with wind gusts upwards of 75 mph and very large hail.

A "particularly dangerous situation" tornado watch is in effect until 10 p.m. on Monday for much of western and central Minnesota as the state braces for another round of storms tonight.

With spectator sports soon to be that again in our state, where are we as fans? A Star Tribune questionnaire answered by more than 1,500 fans gave us some insights.

Leslie Tarr Laurie: A successful public health initiative Published: 1/5/2021 11:37:06 AM I was delighted to see the Gazette’s story about the 25th anniversary of one of this area’s most successful public health initiatives, the Northampton Needle Exchange Program. When I was the CEO of Tapestry Health, my team and I planned and implemented this important public health program. I’m pleased it continues to provide lifesaving support to many. While the Gazette’s article was informative, s...