Grand Rapids School District

The Thunderhawk and the Warriors' spear-and-feather logo no longer need to be changed, thanks to a state law changing the exemption process for American Indian mascots.

The Rebels beat New Ulm Cathedral 15-7 in the 2025 Minnesota State High School League championship Saturday at Target Field. The win caps off a great sports year for the school.

Rain made for an interesting end to the baseball season for many Class A teams Thursday. Grand Rapids lost in the 3A consolation championship.

Grand Rapids makes its fifth-straight tourney appearance, while Frazee makes its first since 1999. Red Lake County and South Ridge will also compete.

The Itasca County early childhood program was long supported by the Blandin Foundation. A new model may be on the horizon, but for now, cuts are needed.

The proposed measure would help offset the amount of a voter-approved operating levy paid for with local property taxes.

The legislation changes the exemption process for districts with Native American mascots. It also would also help fund the cost of mascot replacement for districts like Esko.

Detroit Lakes' Blake Swenson took home two medals, and Hibbing's Wylie Stenson is the region's other medalist at the 2025 state swim and dive meet.

A social media post about a transgender student using the bathroom at Grand Rapids High School prompted hateful comments online and a response from the queer community at the School Board meeting.

The state boys Swim and Dive meet will have 50 Northland entries made up of 51 student-athletes from eight area schools.