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: a new bill in the Legislature would prohibit employers from misclassifying workers, the University of Minnesota is working with the White Earth Nation to provide support to families caring for people with dementia, and the Minnesota Department of Transportation is seeking more groups to 'Adopt a Highway.' -
AirCorps Aviation, founded in 2011, restores vintage airplanes and manufactures unique parts in Erik Hokuf's hometown of Bemidji. -
Plus: Appeals court partly overturns dismissal of anti-abortion-rights group's suit; union grocery workers reach tentative agreement with Brainerd lakes area management; and is more summer smoke on the way?
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Plus: DFL state senator is arrested on suspicion of burglary; MPCA announces testing of full length of Mississippi River; and a new roundabout will be constructed at a major rural intersection.
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Bemidji is home to a unique industry in restoring historic aircraft. AirCorps Aviation's general manager Erik Hokuf shares his passion for the blend of technology and art that goes into the profession.
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Plus: A man is found dead after a rural Staples house fire; administration of native vegetation buffers discussed in Minnesota Legislature; and Outdoor School for All legislation advances.
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Plus: Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan visits Bemidji; messy spring storm expected; and EPA sets new PFAS standards.
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And: The Becker County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting to discuss the proposed White Earth State Forest transfer with the White Earth Nation, the Grand Rapids Police Department will receive grant funding for a new vehicle for traffic enforcement, and a new organization is offering grants to rural communities to enhance civic engagement.
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Plus: Bemidji educators reach tentative contract agreement; wage theft policy updates look to prevent cases falling through the cracks; and Minnesota Chippewa Tribe local elections will take place Tuesday.
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The partnership between Beltrami County and Sanford Health would consider the full continuum of care and is called the Ember program, which stands for embrace, motivate, believe, execute and remedy.
