Larissa Donovan
Northwest Minnesota ReporterLarissa Donovan has been in the Bemidji area's local news scene since 2016, joining the KAXE newsroom in 2023 after several years as the News Director for the stations of Paul Bunyan Broadcasting.
Based at Bemidji's KBXE studio, she travels through the woods, prairies and bogs to collect stories from the people who make this place so unique. Larissa has done many stories that aim to uplift Native voices here on treaty territory.
Larissa's work has won several awards, including from the Public Media Journalism Association and the Midwest Broadcast Journalism Association.
She studied communications at Bemidji State University.
Larissa enjoys traveling, crafting, and volunteering with the Bemidji Jaycees, as well as spending time with her family.
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Plus: The FBI launches a new "Voices Not Forgotten" initiative to raise awareness of cold cases in tribal nations. -
Plus: Meat processing facility in Staples opens
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And: Glen's Army Navy in Grand Rapids to close after 80 years.
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And: The DNR confirmed zebra mussels in LaRue Mine Pit and Kabekona Lake; and Fulton Brewing will acquire Bemidji Brewing.
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The partial acquisition is slated to finalize in October 2026. Founders say the move means greater production and distribution capabilities for the Bemidji brand. -
The discussion comes months after an inaccurate news report listed Bemidji among places where data centers were being considered. -
Plus: Itasca County Board results; Bemidji contemplating data center moratorium
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Eight candidates in total are advancing to the Nov. 3, 2026, general election, based on unofficial results from Minnesota's primary election. -
Bagley Police Chief Adam Gunderson and sheriff's Deputy Clarence LaCroix are advancing to the Nov. 3, 2026, general election, based on unofficial results from Minnesota's primary election. -
Ron Johnson and Audrey Thayer are advancing to the Nov. 3, 2026, general election, based on unofficial results from Minnesota's primary election.
