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Lorie Shaull/KAXELaw enforcement has identified a family in connection with the May 2026 fire in northern Crow Wing County, but they've been uncooperative, and the sheriff doesn't expect charges. -
Lorie Shaull/KAXECommunity members and dancers provided a healing space for the grieving family of Rikki Skog, 37, whose body was found July 16, 2026, under suspicious circumstances. -
Plus: Minnesotans have until July 22, 2026, to submit comment on the MPCA's Impaired Waters List. -
Forty-six lakes, rivers, streams and wetlands were added, including Big Stony Lake near Park Rapids, Emily Lake in Crow Wing County and Birch Lake in Hackensack. -
Contributed/Carlton County Board Meeting Recording / CivicMediaCarlton County is considering enacting a year-long moratorium on data centers. An interim study would investigate whether data center regulations are needed in the county. -
Contributed/Tamarack Project Facebook PageThe proposed mine would primarily focus on nickel and copper. It is the first underground mine proposal in Minnesota to reach the public review process. -
The Tamarack mine will primarily harvest nickel and copper. It faces opposition due to copper nickel mining's relation to water contamination.
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Plus: Financial and tax help is available to Becker County residents impacted by tornado; and the Carlton County Board sets a public hearing on a data center moratorium.
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Chelsey Perkins/KAXEThe deaths of two Forestview Middle schoolers has sparked discussions about how the district handles bullying and the need to build community and address mental health challenges. -
Lorie Shaull/KAXEFirefighters are shifting their focus to the largest fire burning in the Boundary Waters as it progresses south. Rain the morning of July 17, 2026, provided temporary relief.
