Community

Max Hites had been with Lueken's Village Foods since the store's beginning. Employees and customers joined in celebrating Hites' 60-year career at an open house on May 1, 2026.

Women Explore Fire Day in Minnesota offers hands-on opportunities to learn more about volunteer, paid on-call and full-time positions in local fire departments in all regions.

Bemidji Police Officer Chad Museus retired April 16, 2026, after wearing a badge for more than 28 years.

In honor of Earth Day, the city of Cohasset is hosting a clothing swap 6-8 p.m. April 22, 2026, at its community center. Bring clothes you don't want and take clothes that appeal to you.

Ashkan Thibodeaux, 5, rescued his younger brother from an icy creek but couldn't pull himself out. He was flown to a Twin Cities hospital, where he remains.

Ruby's Pantry, a faith-based nonprofit coordinating monthly pop-up food events with local churches, including 11 in Northern Minnesota, closed its operations as of March 31, 2026.

Kimberly Soon Jim Rife, 39, died, and her 13-year-old daughter suffered life-threatening injuries. Rife ran an adult foster care and coordinated a program to help hungry students.

Lutheran Social Service is looking for people ages 55 or older to serve as foster grandparents in area schools or as companions to older adults.

The soft launch of the Minwaadizi Project's new space, which aims to be an "un-boarding school" community center, included a round dance and potluck.

"What's for Breakfast" guests Kathy Lee and Kathy Kooda from Grand Rapids have been delivering donations to families in need in the Twin Cities due to the impact of Operation Metro Surge.