A record number of wreaths are expected to be placed at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery at Camp Ripley this holiday season. "Wreaths For The Fallen" placed almost 3,600 wreaths last December. That number could grow by more than 500 this year.
A 100-acre solar energy array is being built at Camp Ripley. The Minnesota National Guard and Minnesota Power of Duluth are partnering to build a 10-megawatt utility-scale facility.
Law enforcement throughout the region met at Camp Ripley's Emergency Vehicle Course, to get hands on experience in some newly designed pursuit vehicles.