Itasca County

The Itasca County Sheriff's Office said the crash was on Prairie Lake Road on Aug. 17, 2025.

A boulder riffle and new culverts would allow fish passage upstream and allow for sediments to more naturally flow downstream.

KOOTASCA Community Action said proposed cuts at the federal level would hurt its ability to support local families with housing and energy assistance, among other needs.

The two are no closer to an agreement as budget deadlines creep closer. The city asked for a more equitable funding arrangement for the Grand Rapids Area Library two months ago.

Plus: Invasive emerald ash borer was confirmed in Itasca County for the first time; Drought is on its way out after multiple inches of rain this week; Sanford Bemidji President and CEO announces retirement and successor; and the state pollution control agency is taking comment on Itasca County's update to its solid waste permit.

Several Northern Minnesota communities saw 3 or more inches of rainfall over two days this week as severe weather and showers crossed the region.

The county applied to add 10 canister locations to the current permit and updated the permit to reflect current state agency requirements.

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture enacted an emergency quarantine for southeastern Itasca County, limiting firewood and ash tree material movement out of the area.

The Boys and Girls Club of Greenway merged with the club in Grand Rapids in 2024 due to a lack of proper staffing.

Cynthia "Cyndy" Martin, 65, allegedly hit and killed 19-year-old Carter Haithcock with her car on Highway 169 near Nashwauk before driving away on July 3, 2024.