Recent content from John Reinan
Majestic southern Minnesota courthouse is getting a 'once-in-a-lifetime' renovation
Ornate dome and tower clocks are being restored on Fairmont landmark.
Minn. businesses say more COVID stimulus desperately needed
Small-business owners in Minnesota say federal stimulus programs kept them alive. But with money from the programs spent and COVID-19 raging stronger than ever, more federal help is needed, they say.
Enlightened Equipment of Winona is a heavyweight player in lightweight outdoor gear
Outdoor enthusiasts praise Enlightened Equipment of Winona
Minnesotans react to Biden win with protest and celebration
Minnesotans on both sides of the political divide held out hope that President-elect Joe Biden can help America come together again.
Review: 'Fossil Men,' by Kermit Pattison
NONFICTION: In this brilliant book of reportage by a St. Paul writer, the discovery of a 4 million-year-old skeleton threatens to upend the world of science.
Willmar celebrates five-year effort to build healthy community
Blue Cross Blue Shield of MN invested $2 million in the project
Perham's problem: Too many jobs, not enough workers
Thriving Perham, Minn., is building amenities to attract more workers.
After dodging worst of COVID, rural Minn. 'lit up with cases'
Case counts are surging in rural communities like never before. Since the beginning of October, the 10 Minnesota counties with the fastest case growth are all in rural parts of the state.
Former Chisago County sheriff pleads guilty, claims 'hero syndrome' in bizarre stalking case
Rick Duncan says job trauma and stress were factors in "Control Freak" incidents.
Waseca officer shot in the head gets hero's welcome home
The 33-year-old officer waved from a squad car to hundreds cheering and clapping as he returned for the first time since he was shot in the head last winter as he responded to a call about a prowler.