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Sisters (from left) Michelle Donahue, Lori聽Voigt, and Jo Cornell stand in the area where their grandmother Milda McQuillan's abandoned car was found 50 years ago on a logging trail near Bad Medicine Lake, Minnesota. McQuillan went missing on June 17, 1975. Her case is still open.

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Their grandmother vanished in the woods in 1975. They refuse to give up their search for answers

On the 50th anniversary of Milda McQuillan's disappearance, her granddaughters visit the area where she was last seen in the Minnesota woods.

Minnesota

Man with Detroit Lakes ties, who bicycled across Africa, escapes 'dire' situation in Iran

Ian Andersen had to avoid contact with Iranian police and find a way to get out of the country.

Jun 18

Minnesota

Criminal trial of DFL state Sen. Nicole Mitchell delayed

As of Sunday afternoon, the court docket shows motion hearings set to begin Monday at 9 a.m. instead of a previously scheduled trial.

Jun 15

Local

Detroit Lakes' Clarity Wine Bar nearly ready for its debut

Owner Chelsey Malstrom says the wine bar on South Washington Avenue could open its doors to the public "within the next week."

Jun 6

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Minnesota

Iconic country artist Sammy Kershaw will join the 2025 WE Fest lineup

Sammy Kershaw joins 2025 WE Fest lineup alongside Gretchen Wilson and Rodney Atkins

Nov 20, 2024

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Minnesota

DNR plan to update Minnesota public waters list prompts concern over farmland

DNR webinar on Oct. 2 will explain Public Waters Inventory update project. The eight-year effort will update 1980s-era inventory.

Sep 24, 2024

By Nathan Bowe

Minnesota

Teen in custody and Pine Point, Minnesota, school closed after threats of violence

Becker County authorities said a 13-year-old suspect was brought into custody following an incident Thursday evening, Sept. 19

Sep 20, 2024

Business

How do you like them (Minnesota) apples? Gottenborg Orchard opens Labor Day weekend

Chiropractor David Gottenborg is strengthening the core of Minnesota's apple production with his 8,000-tree apple orchard near Audubon.

Aug 31, 2024

By Tammy Swift

Minnesota

Possible blue-green algae bloom spotted on Minnesota's Little Floyd Lake

After a report of small green dots floating in one of Minnesota's lakes, local water experts urged animals and people to stay away.

Aug 5, 2024

Arts and Entertainment

With crowd favorites, Eric Church brings home the final day of WE Fest 2024

The country music star told the crowd at Soo Pass Ranch Saturday night that he almost didn't perform due to an illness, but fond memories of previous WE Fests encouraged him to power through.

Aug 4, 2024

By Tris Anderson

Minnesota

Wild times at WE Fest as Trace Adkins, Carly Pearce and Parker McCollum hit the stage

Lonestar also entertained fans as the weather remained good but hot at WE Fest on Friday.

Aug 3, 2024

By Nathan Bowe

Arts and Entertainment

Rains didn't stop WE Fest kickoff concert Wednesday night

Crowds at Barn Stage kept steadily growing as campers gradually trickled in to hear Joe Stamm Band and Corey Kent get the 41st festival underway.

Aug 1, 2024

Local

Soo Pass Ranch buzzing with activity ahead of WE Fest

There's a lot that goes into making the nation's biggest country music festival a success.

Jul 30, 2024

By Nathan Bowe

Arts and Entertainment

WE Fest set to be a little different this year after 'We Hear You' campaign

Upgrades to East Village, VIP hospitality, festival parking and more to greet Soo Pass guests when the 41st annual event opens with a Wednesday, July 31 kickoff concert.

Jul 26, 2024

Local

Multi-agency search on White Earth finds missing man, deceased

Searches were conducted in the Pine Point and Ponsford area on Saturday, according to a Facebook post by the White Earth Police Department.

Jul 16, 2024

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