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Candidate forums for the Legislature, city council, mayor, school board and other local offices are taking place in communities around Northern Minnesota. -
Contributed/Greater BemidjiThe Minnesota Department of Economic and Employment Development recently awarded the city a $589,926 grant to develop its rail corridor — a contaminated site with minimal infrastructure. -
Plus: Pequot Lakes police chief says Rep. Josh Heintzeman pressured him for support; Bemidji gets grant to support redevelopment of rail corridor; and FEMA extends deadline for individual assistance from summer storms. -
Contributed/Jimmy Emerson DVM via FlickrLaw enforcement entities serving Beltrami County have sought this federal designation for several years, which will secure additional law enforcement resources to combat drug trafficking. -
Contributed/United Way of Bemidji AreaThe United Way of Bemidji Area will accept proposals that address area housing needs from qualified organizations through Oct. 31. -
Megan Buffington/KAXETwo of three potential write-in candidates for the seat have since suspended their campaigns after asking for their votes to be counted following the death of Commissioner Burl Ives. -
Contributed/Sora Shimazaki via PexelsThe impact on the board, district is unclear as the legal process moves forward with next court date set for Oct. 16. -
Plus: Death of Burl Ives creates unique situation in upcoming Itasca County Board election, including at least two write-in campaigns.
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Contributed/USDA Forest ServiceFire danger is very high in much of the state and extreme in some areas, with the National Weather Service signaling a Red Flag Warning in 39 Minnesota counties on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024. -
Contributed/Minnesota Department of TransportationThis is the second time MnDOT has requested consent for the project transforming one of Bemidji's main corridors. The new plan replaces three signals with roundabouts.
