Hubbard County

Vincent Bellomo, 76, was sentenced in September 2026. He originally faced six felonies after investigators found he had large sums in his savings accounts while he was applying for benefits.

The invasive mussels were attached to boats from Sauer Lake and Eleventh Crow Wing Lake.

David De La Hunt and Andrew McFarlane are running for Hubbard County Commissioner District 1. Cory Aukes and Donn Hoffman are running for Commissioner District 3. Jimmy Hansen and Anthony (Tony) Petrie are running for sheriff. Mark W. Johnson and Carol Lynn Swaggert are running for Soil and Water Conservation District 5.

The invasive species damages boats, poses an injury risk to humans and harms native species.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources urges the public to be patient and conserve water when possible. The precipitation deficit is equal to a half-year of rain.

Timothy Scouton, 65, of Badoura Township in Hubbard County, pleaded guilty to accepting ballots from 11 unregistered voters in the 2024 general election.

Private woodland owners impacted by the June 2025 windstorm can apply for the Emergency Forest Restoration Program for up to 75% reimbursement through June 5, 2026.

Vincent Bellomo, 76, is accused of receiving $263,000 of public benefits to which he was not entitled following a months-long investigation.

The Minnesota State Patrol reported alcohol was suspected to be a factor in the crash.

Three projects in Aitkin, Hubbard, Itasca and St. Louis counties are expected to provide high-speed internet options to 3,200 locations.