Bagley

Over 100 student-athletes from rural Northern Minnesota will wrestle at the 2026 state tournament in St. Paul, with a strong representation from the north-central region.

All three schools’ high kick routines qualified for state, while Brainerd and Crosby-Ironton also advanced with their jazz performances.

The two Northern Minnesota schools are among the 16 advancing from section competitions.

Events this week include CLC's Jingle and Mingle in Nisswa, art receptions in Grand Rapids and Cook, a Christmas party in Marble and the Festival of Trees in Shevlin.

The deputy, also identified in the report, fired his department-issued weapon. He has three years of experience in law enforcement.

Plus: The Bagley City Council is deliberating whether to expand its police department or disband it to contract with the Clearwater County Sheriff's Office; 3 Northlanders medaled at the state swimming and diving meet; and Northland football teams end season after semifinal losses.

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension will investigate the Nov. 13, 2025, incident. The names of the victim and law enforcement involved have not been released.

James Johnson was ejected from his vehicle Sept. 1, 2025, after apparently losing control on a curve and driving off the road, the Clearwater County Sheriff's Office reported.

Events this week include the Young Eagle Rally in Grand Rapids, a nature sketching workshop in Bigfork, a Bemidji Community Band concert and "Finding Nemo Jr." in Virginia.

Events this week include a car show in Grand Rapids, the Lakes Area Music Festival kickoff in Brainerd, Animal Tracks & Signs in Bagley and the Blackduck Woodcarvers Festival.