Larissa Donovan

Plus: Government and energy leaders gathered in Hermantown to celebrate major electric grid upgrades at Minnesota Power's Arrowhead substation; the Salvation Army is looking for Kettle Campaign coordinators for Carlton and Itasca Counties; and the National Weather Service in Duluth is looking for new observers for its Community Collaborative Rain, Hail & Snow Network.

Plus: the Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office released more details on the suspicious deaths in Mission Township Sunday; a Red Lake woman was sentenced for her role in the death of a child in her care; a juvenile suspect was apprehended related to South Ridge's school threat; a third fire is actively burning in the Superior National Forest; more than 800 market-rate rental units will be created with $40 million in new state funding; and KAXE's 2024 election guide is now complete.

Plus: The Cloquet River bridge in the Superior National Forest is at risk of collapse and closed until repairs are complete; four Minnesota tribes received federal funding to address violent crime and the opioid epidemic; and Minnesota is part of a new multi-state poll drawing feedback from rural voters.

Plus: The Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office is investigating the suspicious deaths of two adults in Mission Township; South Ridge School closed Monday in response to a school threat; the Pequot Lakes School Board is seeking feedback after 2023's failed referendum; the 2024 tourism in Minnesota was not as high as in previous years; and after school programs in the state are working to address parent burnout.

Plus: Almost half of MN is experiencing moderate drought conditions; a new form allows Minnesotans to report voting rights challenges; Crow Wing County unveils kiosks for residents to utilize community services; and Hwy 32 near Red Lake Falls is set for construction.

Plus: 2023 legislative session sees ballooning lobbying costs; Walz announces $6M in child care grants; Walk to School Day is next week; and Hwy 32 will soon be under construction.

The Minnesota Department of Economic and Employment Development recently awarded the city a $589,926 grant to develop its rail corridor — a contaminated site with minimal infrastructure.

Plus: Pequot Lakes police chief says Rep. Josh Heintzeman pressured him for support; Bemidji gets grant to support redevelopment of rail corridor; and FEMA extends deadline for individual assistance from summer storms.

Law enforcement entities serving Beltrami County have sought this federal designation for several years, which will secure additional law enforcement resources to combat drug trafficking.

Plus: Death of Burl Ives creates unique situation in upcoming Itasca County Board election, including at least two write-in campaigns.