Because of extreme heat, ALP urges residents to conserve electricty 26 Aug 2013 | 01:08 pm

Due to the extreme heat and humidity, Alexandria Light and Power (ALP) is nearing an all-time electrical peak. ALP encourages customers to conserve electrical energy during late morning through dusk o...

Sports schedule for Monday, August 26 26 Aug 2013 | 10:00 am

News Briefs: 5-year-old crushed after falling from bucket of loader 26 Aug 2013 | 08:18 am

Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communication Company newspapers in Minnesota and North Dakota.

Eveleth man struck, killed by train 26 Aug 2013 | 07:15 am

A 38-year-old Eveleth man was struck and killed by a train early Sunday morning in Mountain Iron.

Fatal crash reported near Sauk Centre; authorities searching for driver 26 Aug 2013 | 07:10 am

Authorities are seeking the public's help to find the driver of a vehicle that was involved in a fatal crash near Sauk Centre Saturday.

State Fair booth showcases transportation 25 Aug 2013 | 05:51 pm

Located in the Education Building at 1372 Cosgrove Street, MnDOT's booth this year will show the numerous connections between transportation and Minnesotans' daily lives.

Eurasian watermilfoil discovered in Clear Lake near Watkins 25 Aug 2013 | 05:46 pm

Eurasian watermilfoil has been discovered growing in Clear Lake near the town of Watkins in northern Meeker County, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) said.

DNR: Don't power-load at public accesses 25 Aug 2013 | 05:42 pm

As summer progresses and lake water levels drop, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds boaters using public accesses to check ramp conditions before launching any boat and to refrain from ...

Sports roundup from the weekend 25 Aug 2013 | 10:00 am

Pheasant stamp contest begins soon 24 Aug 2013 | 05:44 pm

Wildlife artists can submit entries for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources' (DNR) 2014 pheasant stamp contest from Monday, Sept. 9, until 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20.