Erin Bowman
Report for Minnesota InternErin Bowman studies journalism and political science at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Originally from East Grand Forks, she enjoys providing understandable and accessible information to communities.
Report for Minnesota is a project of the University of Minnesota’s Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication to support local news across the state.
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And: Trump endorses Lindell; MPCA seeks new members for advisory group; and Itasca County looks for public input on outdoor recreation plan. -
The library matched the anonymous matching donation for $30,000 it received in June 2026. A larger fundraising goal is aimed at increasing public hours in 2027. -
And: An Aitkin peat processor fined for air pollution control violations.
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Severe drought is present in at least 11% of Minnesota and another 18% is in moderate drought. The drought conditions are mostly seen in Northern Minnesota. -
Even with green plants and recent rainfall, large portions of the Northland are classified as in moderate or severe drought.
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And: Minnesota partners hope opioid prevention success spreads to youth; and a community storytelling initiative aims to capture recovery stories in St. Louis County.
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The Grand Rapids area fishing guide and former Itasca County deputy died in his home on July 5, 2026. He contributed to the Minnesota fishing community in numerous ways. -
And: Carlton County continue discussion of data center moratorium; MN could have its first saint; and business owners assess paid leave law
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A motion was started at the Carlton County Committee of the Whole meeting July 7, 2026, for an interim ordinance on the development of data centers. -
Plus: Second Harvest Northland selects a new site for the Grand Rapids Food Shelf; and the St. Louis County Landfill may get double the trash with expansion in the five-county region.
