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Department of Natural Resources fisheries staff found large lake sturgeon, including some over 50-inches in length and weighing 31 pounds, when they pulled special nets they set in Big Stone Lake on October, 4, 11 and 12. Holding one of the large fish are, from left, Joe Kaseforth, Jeff Malzahn, and B.J. Bauer.

Northland Outdoors

A prehistoric fish is back for the future of Minnesota lake

Nets pulled this fall show that an eight-year-long effort to restore lake sturgeon to the waters of Big Stone Lake and Upper Minnesota River watershed is producing results.

November 26, 2022 01:46 PM

By Tom Cherveny

Northland Outdoors

‘It’s pretty unique:’ Rare Piebald deer spotted in South Dakota

White patches a result of partial albinism, GFP official says

November 26, 2022 10:02 AM

By Erik Kaufman

Local

After near-strike, University of Minnesota officials to consider new service worker deal

The union represents about 1,500 custodians, cooks, groundskeepers and other service workers at the five campuses, including the University of Minnesota Duluth.

November 23, 2022 04:26 PM

By Joe Bowen

NewsMD

They could have qualified for charity care. But Mayo Clinic sued them

In exchange for their tax exempt status, Mayo and other nonprofit hospitals must offer free or discounted care to eligible patients. But a Post Bulletin investigation discovered that some eligible patients sued by Mayo Clinic for unpaid medical bills didn't know this option existed.

November 22, 2022 07:00 AM

By Molly Castle Work

Minnesota

Senior shares happiness — and bubbles — every day in Rochester

“It makes me feel so good. I just get out there and I feel a whole lot younger," said Phyllis Lokker, a resident at The Waters on Mayowood, about her bubble blowing tradition.

November 16, 2022 10:15 AM

By Rebecca Mitchell

Local

Name released of man found dead in ditch near Northwood on Monday

The man was found southwest of Northwood, North Dakota.

November 15, 2022 10:25 AM

By Sav Kelly

Arts and Entertainment

WE Fest announces full main stage lineup for 40th anniversary show

The summer of 2023 marks the 40th anniversary of WE Fest at Detroit Lakes' Soo Pass Ranch. This milestone will be celebrated with a star-packed main stage lineup. The 2023 festival runs Aug. 3-5, and music and camping packages are available via the show's website.

November 07, 2022 10:07 AM

By Vicki Gerdes

NewsMD

How Mayo Clinic might tip the odds for patients with rare cancer

Chris Ingraham received a diagnosis of a rare form of liver cancer which, until new Mayo protocols were developed, carried low odds of a favorable outcome.

November 04, 2022 07:00 AM

By John Molseed

Local

Buckthorn removal event planned for Thursday, Nov. 3, at Fertile's Agassiz Environmental Learning Center

Common buckthorn is the most common type found in the Fertile Sand Hills.

October 31, 2022 04:55 PM

By Herald Staff Report