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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.

The field of eight GOP candidates will be narrowed to one after Northern Minnesota voters weigh in April 15, 2025. The winner will face DFLer Denise Slipy in the general election.

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

The grant money aims to create thousands of new child care slots and support middle-class families in Minnesota.

Beltrami, Crow Wing and Aitkin counties were among the recipients after tornadoes and strong winds damaged public infrastructure during the summer of 2024.

From Ada to Winnie and Anders to Wylder, Northern Minnesotans' 2025 baby names range from one-of-a-kind to one-of-many.

James Austad did not provide a reason. At Tuesday's Itasca County Board meeting, 13 people opposed his appointment, most because of his requested salary and perceived political leanings.

Plus: First candidates file for Senate District 6 special election; a Brainerd bus driver's medical emergency leaves kids stranded; and symposium highlights efforts to improve operations at Sanford-Bemidji.

Plus: Denise Slipy announces 2026 Senate District 6 run; Sen. Klobuchar gives speech on floor in support of public media; and Astera Health celebrates the opening of a cancer center in Wadena.

Bridges of Hope serves the Brainerd area through a warming shelter, Operation Sandwich and more. "Hope on the Slopes" sliding event is 6 p.m. Feb. 12, 2026, at Mount Ski Gull.

All seven city council candidates in the Minnesota city have been invited. There will be a meet and greet from 6-7 p.m. and the forum will follow until 8:30 p.m.

In a ruling issued Monday, Nov. 6, the appeals court wrote the Beltrami County District Court abused its discretion when it failed to instruct the jury on the defendant’s claims of self-defense.

Rick Blake returns to the council after leaving last year to pursue a run as a DFLer in House District 6A. He replaces Tasha Connelly, who was appointed to mayor last month.

Individuals in a Minnesota county designated for FEMA individual assistance may go online to DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA mobile app, or by calling the helpline at 800-621-3362.

Plus: Bridge to Health Survey seeks more Northland respondents to survey collecting anonymous health information; and local hospitals list top baby names of 2025.

Tune in throughout the holiday season for a year-end Spin that Ish, top album countdown, Dave Simonett guest DJ and more from the KAXE Music Team.

The Park Rapids Clay Dusters won the invitation-only 2025 Minnesota State High School League state tournament. The top 40 teams in the state compete.

No. 4 Esko moves on to face top-seeded and defending Class A champion Providence Academy on Oct. 29, 2025, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.

The Thunderhawks advanced despite being the third-seeded team in their section, while Esko held the top seed in theirs. The state tournament begins Oct. 21, 2025.

The first-term Republican lawmaker and lifelong Iron Ranger Cal Warwas' top stated priorities in St. Paul include job creation, tax reform and mining.