The playful North American river otter is equally at home in the water and on land. It makes its home in a burrow near the water's edge, and can thrive in river, lake, swamp, or estuary ecosystems.

This closure would impact Clay Middle, Clay High School, Big Otter Elementary and Clay Elementary.” School officials said a decrease in enrollment influenced their decision to consolidate.

There will be an "extreme" fire risk in 27 Minnesota counties on Monday as temperatures soar and strong winds arrive. The ...