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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Zinda joins Republican candidates for Senate District 6 at deadline

There are now eight GOP candidates from which voters will choose in the April 15, 2025, special primary election to fill the seat left by Justin Eichorn's resignation.
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MN DNR

MN DNR sets 5-fish bag limit for Upper Red Lake walleye this summer

Within the five-fish limit that begins May 10, 2025, one walleye over 17 inches is allowed.
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Tribal spearing, netting begins soon in 1837 treaty territory

The Minnesota DNR reminds residents not to interfere with tribal members' inherent rights to spear and net for fish in the ceded territory of the 1837 Treaty of St. Peter.
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Fraud control efforts at MN Capitol promising, watchdog says

Minnesota has been lauded in recent years for adopting a range of programs designed to help at-risk populations. Lawmakers and watchdogs say fraud safeguards are needed to ensure people who need the aid still get it.
Essentia Health expanding 2 Northern MN emergency departments; Rock Ridge again delays budget cuts

Chelsey Perkins

Plus: the Minnesota Department of Health lays off 170 employees, citing federal funding cuts.
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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

Chelsey Perkins

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.