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The legislation changes the exemption process for districts with Native American mascots. It also would also help fund the cost of mascot replacement for districts like Esko.

A social media post about a transgender student using the bathroom at Grand Rapids High School prompted hateful comments online and a response from the queer community at the School Board meeting.

Three new School Board members agreed to continue the district's wait-and-see approach to updating the Thunderhawk due to a 2023 state law banning American Indian mascots.

The Thunderhawk and the Warriors' spear-and-feather logo no longer need to be changed, thanks to a state law changing the exemption process for American Indian mascots.

Nine candidates are running to fill three seats on the Grand Rapids-Bigfork School Board. Voters can submit questions for candidates to answer at the forum until Oct. 7.

The designation comes from the Minnesota Elementary School Principal's Association.

Detroit Lakes' Blake Swenson took home two medals, and Hibbing's Wylie Stenson is the region's other medalist at the 2025 state swim and dive meet.

Sponsored by the nonprofit Safe Routes to School, the annual, national day encourages students to walk or bike to school.

The unauthorized painting of a pickleball court on the Grand Rapids School District's tennis courts is frustrating the girl's tennis team and may impact the school's ability to host tournaments.

The Grand Rapids School Board decided to move the last day of school up for East Rapids, West Rapids and Cohasset elementaries at its Monday, April 22 meeting.

The open house before the first day of school kicked off a year with "an exceptional amount of change" in Grand Rapids between budget cuts and new grade-level buildings.

The decision was discussed at a special meeting but the issue was tabled for the next meeting to wait for additional details from Superintendent Matt Grose.

Four Northern Minnesota schools competed in the state wrestling team tournament Thursday, Feb. 27.

Superintendent Matt Grose said he's disappointed in the results and hopes the district can learn from the election as it makes tough choices in the near future.

Legislation passed in 2023 in Minnesota bans school mascots depicting or referring to American Indian tribes, beginning in 2025.

ISD 318’s referendum failing means the school district needs to address its revenue shortfall through teacher layoffs and other budget reductions.

Since June, Brainerd community members have been highlighting excerpts of books allegedly available at a middle school library, with a formal challenge underway for "Empire of Storms" by Sarah J. Maas.

We know our audience members are extremely knowledgeable and engaged in their communities. That's why we need your help to create a list of our region's public beaches.

The restoration goals of the project aim to undo some of the water diversion decisions made a century ago in Minnesota that led to degradation of wetlands and peatlands.

New commissioners will be seated soon in Hubbard, Roseau, Polk and Red Lake counties, while two candidates in Koochiching will advance to the general election in November.