Baxter MN

Minnesota’s Forest to Tap program is offering tree seedlings on Friday, April 25, 2025, at local breweries in Baxter, Aitkin, Grand Rapids, Walker, Crosby and Bemidji.

According to a news release, Keri Heintzeman said she plans to prioritize face-to-face conversations with voters through door-knocking efforts before the election.

Candidates include Steve Cotariu, Josh Gazelka, Keri Heintzeman, John Howe, Doug Kern, Angel Zierden and Matthew Zinda. An eighth candidate, Jennifer Carnahan, did not attend, saying she was sick.

Former State Sen. Justin Eichorn resigned from the Senate on March 20. He had been arrested in Bloomington three days earlier for soliciting a minor for prostitution.

The clinic will be located at the site of the former Camping World in Baxter. It will provide space where Essentia will supplement existing services with new offerings.

Here's where you can find lights, community events, parades and more events in Northern Minnesota to keep you entertained throughout the holiday season.

Events this week also include burger night and curling in Eveleth, learn to curl in Grand Rapids, Soup on the Streets in Grand Rapids and a book and bake sale in Bemidji.

William Bollinger, Mark Cross, Jeffrey C. Phillips and Patrick Sundberg are running for Baxter City Council.

A 61-year-old Baxter woman was killed while crossing Highway 371 early in the morning on Thursday, Nov. 30.

One recipient is Open Arms Resource Center, a new facility in Baxter aimed at connecting people in recovery from substance use with jobs, housing, peer support and more.