Baxter MN

The Minnesota State Patrol reports Jim Davis, 55, was killed at the scene of the crash on Highway 210 on Oct. 2, 2026.

Events this week include a Celebration of Nations in Brainerd, a candlelit adventure at Lake Bemidji State Park and an open house at the Grand Rapids Fire Hall.

Tad A. Erickson and Jessica Tabatt are running for Crow Wing County Commissioner District 3. Dawn Espe and Rosemary Franzen are running for Commissioner District 4.

Douglas C. Francis, Joe Mussell, Jeff Phillips and Zach Tabatt are running for Baxter City Council.

Nicky Hardy and Josh Heintzeman are running for state House District 6B.

Rep. Josh Heintzeman is advancing to the Nov. 3, 2026, general election, based on unofficial results from Minnesota's primary election.

Incumbent Rosemary Franzen and challenger Dawn Espe are advancing to the Nov. 3, 2026, general election, based on unofficial results from Minnesota's primary election.

Dawn Espe, Rosemary Franzen and Troy Kenneth Scheffler are running for Crow Wing County Commissioner District 4.

Dennis N. Hyatt was traveling north on a Harley-Davidson Cruiser at 4:49 a.m. June 18, 2026, on Highway 371, making a left turn on Pine Beach Road north of Baxter.

Events this week include a powwow in S. Lake, a gallery hop in Hibbing and a youth literacy event in Baxter.