The business of art and the price of history
An expert in art history with a passion for collecting, this 80-year-old Minneapolis antique dealer loves her trade. But this line of business isn’t what it used to be.
Published Work
They’re on Probation for Graffiti. That Hasn’t Stopped Them From Painting.
Even after a harrowing trip to the Hennepin County Jail 2 years ago, these best friends keep painting—and pushing their luck.
Grand Rapids autonomous transit expanding to nearby cities, tribal stops
The service will add more than 60 stops in Cohasset, Deer River and Ball Club on Sept. 2, 2025, bringing the total to more than 150 stops in Itasca County.
'An underlying stigma': Grand Rapids listening session focuses on mental health care
The event included a presentation and open discussion of recent state legislation on mental health as well as the upcoming cuts to Medicaid and Medicare.
MPCA issues MN's longest-ever air quality alert for Canadian wildfire smoke
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency extended its initial air quality alert through Aug. 2, 2025, warning of unhealthy air for everyone.
Sen. Klobuchar visits Grand Rapids hospital as Medicaid cuts loom
The need to expand services continues to grow as cuts to Medicaid and Medicare threaten the stability of rural hospitals, which already run on thin margins.
Staffing challenges continue in Boys and Girls Clubs of the Northland
The Boys and Girls Club of Greenway merged with the club in Grand Rapids in 2024 due to a lack of proper staffing.
Trooper testifies as defense challenges evidence in Nashwauk hit-and-run
Cynthia "Cyndy" Martin, 65, allegedly hit and killed 19-year-old Carter Haithcock with her car on Highway 169 near Nashwauk before driving away on July 3, 2024.
Slumping dike prompts closure of Roseau River wildlife drive to cars
The DNR still welcomes and encourages people to walk and bike through the area, which is part of the Pine to Prairie Birding Trail and home to roughly 150 bird species.
Aitkin residents to vote on replacing Rippleside Elementary School
A special election this November 2025 will decide whether to build a new school to replace Rippleside, which has several issues from space to health risks.
YMCA, Early EDge to make use of empty classroom for more child care
The YMCA will sublease one of its classrooms in the Itasca Resource Center in Grand Rapids, and Early EDge will use the space to teach and care for 3-year-olds.
New life emerging in St. Louis County's wildfire-scorched forests
Minnesota DNR foresters have begun taking stock of the conditions of the forests and the nearby waters after the Brimson Complex fires burned thousands of acres.
Mobility Mania and Judy Garland Museum attempt world record
The Judy Garland Museum and Mobility Mania in Grand Rapids attempted to set the world record for most people in wheelchairs dancing in one place at one time.
Students train to become wildland firefighters as blazes burn nearby
The Minnesota Wildfire Academy in Grand Rapids, hosted by the Minnesota Incident Command System, is the state’s largest interagency wildland fire training event.
Two co-ops, same block - Longfellow Nokomis Messenger
May Day Cafe transitions to worker-owned co-op, City Blocks Quilt Shop marks five years of community ownership.
