Aug. 23, 2024: 30-year-old man dies after jumping into shallow water on Kitchi Lake

By Megan Buffington,

Larissa Donovan

Published August 23, 2024 at 4:00 AM CDT

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And: The Grand Rapids School District doesn't know who painted a pickleball court on its tennis courts; the Superior National Forest hosts an open house for proposed land purchases; the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board Environmental Congress will start in Brainerd; and Itasca Economic Development Corporation announces six local energy transition meetings.

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MDH lays off 170 employees, citing federal funding cuts

The layoffs will impact numerous public health care programs. MDH said there may be more layoffs coming.
Megan Buffington

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KAXE

Essentia Health expanding emergency departments in Virginia, Fosston

The health care provider said the upgrades will improve safety and efficiency. The announcement is another flashpoint in the Essentia-Fosston conflict.
Larissa Donovan

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KAXE

Tribal college leaders at Red Lake, Leech Lake navigate fed funding flux

Larissa Donovan

Red Lake Nation College President Dan King and Leech Lake College President Helen Montgomery share their thoughts on tribal colleges' place in higher education as Congress eyes major budget overhauls.
Jerry Burnes

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Iron Range Today

Rock Ridge again delays budget cuts vote on agenda technicality

The agenda for Monday’s special meeting was set on Friday, leaving board members without alternative reductions to consider.
International Falls man dead after Giants Ridge ski accident; BCA assists in Eveleth death investigation

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And: An iconic Bemidji statue is heading to Illinois; DFL endorses Slipy for Senate District 6; and MnDOT will host an open house on Hwy. 371 construction in Hackensack.
Larissa Donovan

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KAXE

Gigawaabamin, Nanaboozhoo: Iconic Bemidji statue hits the road

Larissa Donovan

The statue of Nanaboozhoo has stood across the street from Paul and Babe for decades. On Monday, he began his journey to his new home at the American Giants Museum in Illinois.
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Slipy4Senate

DFL endorses Slipy before filing period ends in SD6 race

Megan Buffington

The local DFL organizing unit endorsed its own chair, Denise Slipy, at its convention Sunday, March 30, 2025 — two days before the special election filing window closes.
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Minnesota Department of Transportation

Hackensack Hwy. 371 construction open house set for Thursday

MnDOT staff will be available to share information about the construction beginning in May and answer questions.
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Giants Ridge

International Falls man, 21, dead after Giants Ridge skiing accident

Christian Hufnagle died at the Aurora hospital Saturday, March 29, 2025, after an accident at Giants Ridge. The Gilbert Police Department is investigating the incident.
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Samuel Grigsby for District 6

Grand Rapids' Grigsby files for Senate District 6, considers next steps

Samuel Patrick Grigsby of Grand Rapids entered the Senate District 6 race, the fourth DFLer to do so. Two days later, the local party endorsed another candidate.