04/06/2026
Rodney Thomas Morris, 57 of Bemidji passed away April 02, 2026, at The Emeralds of
Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, MN with family by his side.
Rodney was born January 25, 1969, in Bemidji to Raymond “Tom” Morris Sr. and Elsie
“Diane” Morris. He grew up in Zerkel, MN on the Bellefy family farm and...
04/06/2026
Joyce Elaine (Boucher) Rock was born on November 15th, 1931, in Crookston, MN. She was the daughter of David and Noella (St. Yves) Boucher. Joyce went to the Eldred grade school, attended St. Joseph’s Academy for one year and then graduated from Climax High School in 1949. She graduated from...
04/06/2026
Kid’s Science Discovery: Spring Sounds
Thursday, April 16, 2026, from 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Meet at the Jacob V. Brower Visitor Center
Kid’s, spring is here, and the animals are getting active! Let’s learn about the unique sounds that birds, frogs, and other critters make. Science Discovery programs are...
04/06/2026
SnowmachineBy Auctioneer Eric W. Mickelson
Several years ago I was on a trip to Montana with a group of teachers. We were all part of a Teaching American History Grant. We were on a bus trip following much of the Lewis and Clark trail. It was a great trip. One of the places we stopped was Butte,...
04/06/2026
Spring mornings are a lot like Christmas. Each day we get up and go out into the yard, or walk along the creek or visit the horses in the pasture. And each day, each morning, we find something new the sun has brought us.
Pinfeather leaves of an unbelievable green now start showing on...
04/06/2026
Pines, Cones, and Leaves on the Ground
Walking was out of the question—or what it? As soon as one is told, “No, don’t go,” the internal push back begins. And so, it was this frigid day in Winter. Exercise was long past due and giddy-up-and-go beckoned. Although the day light hours were getting...
04/06/2026
Question: In your last Ask A Trooper article, you provided some information on pulling trailers. Can you talk a little more about trailer requirements?
Answer: Here is some additional information on trailer requirements:
Maximum length — 45 feet
Maximum width — 8 feet 6 inches
Maximum height — 13...
04/03/2026
Minnesota Attorney General Urged to Investigate
Possible Bribery of Minnesota Legislative Leaders
Former Minnesota Governor Arne Carlson has called upon Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellision to investigate possible bribery charges against the leadership of the Minnesota Legislature.
For...
04/03/2026
Gerald S. Paulson, age 74, of Winger, MN, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital in San José del Cabo, Mexico, following an accidental fall.
Gerald Samuel was born May 7, 1951, in Crookston, MN, to Kenneth and Glenda (Helling) Paulson. Growing up, he attended...
04/02/2026
Steve Vesledahl, age 79, of Erskine, MN, died on Monday, March 30, 2026, at his home under the loving care of Hospice and his family.
A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the Anderson Family Funeral Home in Mahnomen, MN. A Time of Gathering will be held Friday...