A violent altercation led to the abrupt closure of BernBaum’s in downtown Fargo. I spoke to the owner and employee who got into a fight Saturday sparked by an f-bomb laced firing. startribune.com/2024-james-bea…

Bidal Duran was recently terminated as a sheriff's deputy after 4 years with the agency, during which a judge admonished him for lying on a search warrant and he was reprimanded for turning off his body cam in heated exchanges with a member of the public. startribune.com/state-2a-house…

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ICYMI over the weekend, the Pequot Lakes police chief says he faced pressure, intimidation and retaliation by Rep. Heintzeman after the chief signed a petition this summer in support of a third-party candidate entering the House District 6B race. startribune.com/pequot-lake-po…

Lakes Country lately. I saw the northern lights Sunday night (finally!) right outside my cabin and woke up Monday to a stunning sunrise.

More aurora borealis Monday night. I thought I was lucky to witness Sunday’s show, but two nights in a row? A lottery.

Here’s how $4.6 million in federal grants will assist public safety on four Minnesota reservations. startribune.com/heres-how-46m-…

Seeking Minnesota Lynx superfans for a story. Send ‘em my way! DMs open, many thanks in advance.

"Even in this dark place, there’s always some sunshine that comes through, and this was a ray of sunshine,” said Dwight Bowers. About 100 inmates at Stillwater prison were treated to a classical trio performance through a Canadian charity. startribune.com/stillwater-pri…

Lynx star Napheesa Collier advocates for reproductive rights while chasing WNBA title startribune.com/lynx-star-naph…

Tension in the Minnesota Lynx theater-turned-Target-Center-arena as we enter overtime. It’s hotter than a sauna in here. Someone was apparently clapping so hard they lost a wedding ring. Here we go.

I love basketball and ADORE grandparents. Winning combo

Take a bow The Minnesota Star Tribune headline writer.

Why are some people calling this wealthy lakes community "Tin City?" startribune.com/this-playgroun…