Larissa Donovan
Bemidji Area 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.
Larissa 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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And: Brainerd senior Ty Nelson wins a second triple jump title, and Red Lake County will play for a baseball title Saturday. -
Entrepreneurs shaped downtown more than 100 years ago near the Lake Bemidji waterfront. Members of the Bemidji Heritage Preservation are committed to sharing their stories. -
Plus: the Northland has nine more state champs in golf, track and field after state tournaments.
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Plus: Essentia Health will soon take full ownership of its facility in Virginia; and Bemidji Heritage Preservation Committee hosts a sidewalk celebration on historic Third Street.
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And: Itasca County cannabis company not selected in license lottery; Hawley appointed in 9th Judicial District.
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Plus: Stakeholders of Voyageurs National Park are celebrating a new Crane Lake visitor center; a detour is in place on Highway 73 east of Cook; and Northland athletes in softball and tennis placed at state tournaments last week.
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And: Minnesota Pride events look to genuine community support under political storm; and despite budget constraints, the Legislature gives affordable housing a bump.
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Plus: Gov. Tim Walz and legislative leaders appear to agree on a one-day special session for June 9, 2025; and the Minnesota Incident Command System wrapped up a week of wildfire training in Grand Rapids this week.
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Plus: Summer EBT is now SUN Bucks and eligible families enrolled in certain programs will automatically be mailed new cards per school-age child; and nine Northland golf teams will compete at the state golf tournament next week.
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And: Construction begins on a Highway 37 intersection near Cherry; northwestern MN landowners can apply for a conservation program; and 10 area organizations get Age-Friendly grants.
