Researchers with the University of Minnesota Duluth’s Large Lakes Observatory have discovered a new microbe hidden deep in the oily rudder shaft of its research vessel the Blue Heron.

States and rural health advocacy groups are sounding the alarm that Congress’ slashing of Medicaid will devastate already financially fragile rural hospitals.

This will be the first time Courtney Williams has been selected as an All-Star as a member of the Lynx and the second time in her career. Williams is averaging nearly 13 points per game this season on 41 percent shooting. She also leads the team in assists.

Authorities say they've found the bodies of all seven people who had been missing since an explosion at a fireworks warehouse in Northern California.

An official with the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District says they have detected West Nile virus, but it’s not to the point where there’s a concern about human transmission.

A 13-year-old boy died after being struck by a firework Friday night in Naytahwaush, Minn. The boy was identified as Michael Turner of Naytahwaush, which is located about 80 miles east of Fargo.