Megan Buffington
Grand Rapids Area ReporterMegan Buffington joined the KAXE newsroom in 2024 after graduating from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Originally from Pequot Lakes, she is passionate about educating and empowering communities through local reporting.
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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. -
Rain made for an interesting end to the baseball season for many Class A teams Thursday. Grand Rapids lost in the 3A consolation championship. -
Brainerd senior Ty Nelson won another triple jump title Thursday, June 12, 2025, as Northern Minnesota 2A and 3A teams collectively won 88 medals at the state track and field meet. -
Plus: the Northland has nine more state champs in golf, track and field after state tournaments.
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In total, Northlanders earned 47 medals in Class 1A at the 2025 state track and field meet. -
The Detroit Lakes boys and girls teams won the Class 2A state golf tournaments. The Walker-Hackensack Akeley boys won the 1A title, and Pequot Lakes' Genevieve Birkeland is the girls 2A champ. -
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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Grand Rapids makes its fifth-straight tourney appearance, while Frazee makes its first since 1999. Red Lake County and South Ridge will also compete. -
Essentia Health bought the hospital on its Virginia campus from the city in 2022. The city will transfer ownership of the clinic after it pays off its bond obligations. -
And: Itasca County cannabis company not selected in license lottery; Hawley appointed in 9th Judicial District.
