Cohasset

Events this week include an author talk in Brainerd, the First Friday Art Walk in Grand Rapids and craft sales in many communities.

Seventy more stops, expanded hours and more vehicles in the fleet makes the free AV service available to more MN communities, including those on Leech Lake Reservation.

As part of its approval of Minnesota Power's sale, the Public Utilities Commission said the utility must come up with an alternative resource plan with less natural gas.

Motorists can expect lane closures and shifts. Work is expected to be complete on Oct. 10, 2025.

The Itasca County Soil and Water Conservation District contacted the DNR after finding the invasive species on multiple samplers.

Events this week include Flapjack Festival in Brainerd, 'Annie' in Pequot Lakes, Open Mic Night in Park Rapids, Starapalooza at Long Lake Conservation Center and the Fall Bazaar in Buhl.

The meetings in Bena, Cohasset and online will focus on Minnesota Power's application for a site and route permit on its proposed solar project.

The Itasca County Sheriff's Office said the 32-year-old was the only occupant of the side-by-side when it crashed early Aug. 26, 2025.

The service will add more than 60 stops in Cohasset, Deer River and Ball Club on Sept. 2, 2025, bringing the total to more than 150 stops in Itasca County.

Plus: the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office released video of the July 15 officer-involved shooting; Minnesota Power and state agencies heard public comments in Cohasset Monday; and Minnesota's e-bike rebate lottery opens July 30, 2025.