Many counties in west central, southwest and northern Minnesota are under an increased fire danger warning due to warm weather and high winds, according to the National Weather Service.
Rural counties experience greater natural losses as deaths continue to outpace births. But there is in-migration attributed to people moving from urban to rural areas for jobs.
More than $1 million in improvements on way for Appleton OHV Park; trails improved and re-opened in Swift Falls Park with discussions on possibility of removing dam