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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In Northern Minnesota — home to all six Minnesota Chippewa Tribe bands and the sovereign Red Lake Nation — a lack of mental health services has led to jails and emergency rooms filling the gap for years. -
Plus: A allegedly intoxicated driver lands an SUV onto a building with a resident inside in Naytahwaush -
And: Hubbard County and the city of Akeley disagree on non-emergency calls; and Leech Lake Community Tribal College announces a new president.
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After a successful petition to incorporate as a brand new city, Northern Township announced candidate filing for its first-ever City Council and mayoral elections. -
Plus: The state's soon-to-be new city of Northern will elect a mayor and Council in November; and aerial spongy moth treatments will take place in a couple of weeks in NE MN.
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And: A cannabis business has been approved for Second Harvest's LaPrairie warehouse; and Rock Ridge has nearly depleted its reserves.
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The three-sport athlete and recent graduate made an impact through her positive attitude, hard work and leadership — whether her team was winning or losing.
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Plus: MnDOT begins projects near Park Rapids, Cotton and Cromwell on Monday.
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Plus: Annual financial disclosure reports show Reps. Michelle Fischbach and Pete Stauber's assets, broadly.
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Plus: Minnesota nonprofit offers $25K reward for information on Wadena disappearance; and Bemidji Mayor Jorge Prince accepts award for disaster leadership.
