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The district estimates closing the school, which serves second and third grade, will save it at least $516,000 as it works to address a $2 million budget shortfall.
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Led by the unmistakable vocals of singer Maja Milner, Swedish post-punk outfit Makthaverskan are back with a blistering new album. On Glass and Bones the Gothenburg 5-piece's strengths are on full display: The chorus and reverb drenched melodic guitar lines, thundering basslines, breakneck punk drumming, and above it all, Milner’s evocative voice that pierces through the mix whether a breathy whisper or a full-throated roar. -Malachy Koons
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JW Smith to stay open for at least one more year following split vote
A motion to close and consolidate the Bemidji school, dispersing students to other area elementaries serving kindergarten through third grade, failed to pass on a 3-3 vote.
Public comments open on updated review of proposed Hermantown data center
The city and Google jointly agreed to an updated alternative urban areawide review study with a smaller geographic footprint than last fall’s study.
Man, child dead with apparent gunshot wounds in rural Becker County
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The KAXE Bookshelf: Cozy sci-fi, vacation reads and books-to-movies
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Beyond the Voice: Kristi Miller
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2 killed in head-on crash on Highway 71 in Park Rapids; Train derailment near Warroad prompts evacuation
Plus: Minnesotans gathered in the thousands for "No Kings" rallies across the state; Aitkin Public Schools will soon have a new superintendent; Burning restrictions for areas of the state went into effect Monday; and 2 Northland teams placed at the state boys basketball tournament.
Hibbing School District, support staff union approve new contract
The approvals mark the resolution of months of back-and-forth that nearly resulted in a strike. The union's focus was on time off and wording changes, rather than wage increases.
Photo Gallery: Disability Day draws hundreds to Minnesota Capitol
The rally highlighted the importance of budgetary decisions this session that would affect providers and disabled people in their ability to get the care they need.
MN holds off on a bill prohibiting Medicaid coverage for weight loss drugs
Thirteen states, including Minnesota, cover weight loss medications for obesity treatments through Medicaid, according to Kaiser's 2025 Medicaid budget survey.
Flagship 'No Kings' protest draws thousands to St. Paul
Organizers of the event estimated that as many as 200,000 people gathered, making it the largest protest in Minnesota history.
Lawmakers discuss changes to natural burials, mortuary science requirements
A flaw in last year’s language allowed organic reduction facilities to hold a non-enbalmed body for only 24 hours, which makes it hard for them to offer the reduction service.
Self-driving car regulations stall in Minnesota House committee
The bill would establish an advisory board to study the impacts of autonomous vehicles, create a state permitting process and require a human operator while policy is still developing.
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During the Phenology Report for the week of March 17, 2026, Staff Phenologist John Latimer remarks on sugary icicles, brooding ravens, and robins foraging in tire tracks.
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