Minor girl dies in crash after pursuit in Cohasset; Paul Bunyan Communications plans St. Louis County network expansion

By Megan Buffington,

Larissa Donovan

Published April 22, 2025 at 3:00 AM CDT

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Plus: Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees named Bemidji State's Nina Johnson as 2025 Service Faculty of the Year; United Way of 1000 Lakes announces finalists for Volunteer of the Year; dozens of Northern Minnesota students will compete at the state Speech meet this weekend; and the Bemidji Rotary Club is partnering with Sanford Health to offer comprehensive blood screenings May 14-16, 2025.

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32-year-old Cohasset man dies in ATV crash in rural Itasca County

The Itasca County Sheriff's Office said the 32-year-old was the only occupant of the side-by-side when it crashed early Aug. 26, 2025.
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Cass Lake woman dead after crashing pontoon near Walker City Park

The 59-year-old woman was found unresponsive Aug. 26, 2025, after crashing a pontoon on the south shore of Leech Lake, according to the Cass County Sheriff's Office.
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Beltrami County Sheriff's Office

Man fleeing from traffic stop, Beltrami County deputy hurt in pursuit

The Beltrami County Sheriff's Office reported the man fled from a traffic stop in an allegedly stolen vehicle, ultimately crashing head on with a sheriff's squad vehicle.
West Nile virus on the rise in MN; 2 residents file suit against Itasca County leadership

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Plus: A multi-state lawsuit prompt the full release of nearly $700B in frozen federal education funds; and construction on Highway 53 near Eveleth reaches the next phase.
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Food stamp cuts in ‘big, beautiful’ budget act will hit recipients — and property owners

Minnesota counties are readying to raise property taxes as the federal government shifts SNAP costs to them.
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ICTV

Federal civil rights lawsuit served to Itasca County leaders

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The lawsuit alleges that the county violated Robert Preble and John Casper's First, Fourth and 14th Amendment rights and the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act.
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Mosquito-borne West Nile virus on the rise in Minnesota

State health officials have confirmed 20 cases so far in 2025. Two of the affected people have died.
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MnDOT

Construction on Hwy 53 near Eveleth reaches next phase

Starting Aug. 27, 2025, motorists will transition back to Highway 53 near Eveleth, with lane shifts, head-to-head traffic and traffic control expected.
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Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

Walk-in access to private land for hunting, other public use begins Sept. 1

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources program provides public access to some private land from September through May with the purchase of a $3 pass.
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Lawsuit prompts release of nearly $7B in frozen federal education funds

Minnesota was part of the multi-state lawsuit against the Trump administration for freezing funds for six programs, including after-school programs and summer learning.