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And: The DNR confirmed zebra mussels in LaRue Mine Pit and Kabekona Lake; and Fulton Brewing will acquire Bemidji Brewing. -
Contributed/St. Louis County Sheriff's Office Facebook pageJonathan David Polaski died Aug. 8, 2026, following a medical emergency in jail. -
Contributed/Sam Stukel / U.S. Fish and Wildlife ServiceThe invasive species damages boats, poses an injury risk to humans and harms native species. -
Lorie Shaull/KAXEThe partial acquisition is slated to finalize in October 2026. Founders say the move means greater production and distribution capabilities for the Bemidji brand. -
Lorie Shaull/Special to KAXEFederal officials told the Minnesota Star Tribune that a person firing a gun was fatally shot during an encounter with police on Aug. 13, 2026. -
Contributed/iNaturalist user SofiewicklundRecent testing found elevated levels of the bacteria, which can cause illness if ingested. Leech Lake Division of Resource Management issued a warning Aug. 12, 2026. -
Larissa Donovan/KAXEThe discussion comes months after an inaccurate news report listed Bemidji among places where data centers were being considered. -
Plus: Itasca County Board results; Bemidji contemplating data center moratorium
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Graphic/KAXELonny Witkofsky and Cory Smith are advancing to the Nov. 3, 2026, general election, based on unofficial results from Minnesota's primary election. -
Graphic/KAXETrina Swanson is advancing to the Nov. 3, 2026, general election, based on unofficial results from Minnesota's primary election. Stauber also won the Republican vote handily.
