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Contributed/Cherry Fire DepartmentVolunteer firefighter Tia Muller died in an ATV crash on the Iron Range Off-Highway Vehicle State Recreation Area over the weekend of Aug. 16-17, 2025. -
Plus: Gov. Tim Walz authorized Beltrami County's request to use the state's disaster relief account; Anderson Brothers Construction in Brainerd can no longer bid on major government projects; and over $1 million in federal funds are earmarked for Northern Minnesota child care organizations. -
Contributed/Wesley Tingey via UnsplashAustin Claseman, 30, is charged in Beltrami County. He was a teacher and board member at the charter high school, Voyageurs Expeditionary School. -
And: 15-year-old girl raped by a stranger in International Falls, charges say; Crow Wing County appoints first new attorney in decades and first female in role.
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Contributed/DECC - Duluth Entertainment Convention Center via FacebookThe sessions in Silver Bay, Virginia and Duluth will gather input on the future direction for programming and investment at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. -
Larissa Donovan/KAXEThe authorization allows Beltrami County to access the state's disaster assistance contingency account, which reimburses the county 75% of the costs to repair public infrastructure. -
Contributed/Crow Wing CountyAssistant County Attorney Kelsey Hopps will replace County Attorney Don Ryan when he retires in mid-September 2025, after nearly 31 years in the office. -
Contributed/MnDOTThe Aug. 20, 2025, open house will detail the planned reconstruction project slated for 2027. -
The Minnesota Department of Transportation estimated the westbound detour between Washington Avenue Southeast and Division Street will last four days. -
Contributed/duncan cumming via FlickrThe funding comes from a Minnesota Department of Agriculture grant that helps schools establish or maintain meat cutting and butchery training programs.
Megan Buffington joined the KAXE newsroom in 2024 after graduating from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Originally from Pequot Lakes, she is passionate about educating and empowering communities through local reporting.
