Itasca County

KAXE covered natural disasters, federal funding chaos, Eichorn's arrest and resignation, mining permits and wild rice, library budget cuts, sheriffs teaming with ICE and more.

Meal service at the YMCA in Grand Rapids will begin Jan. 6, 2026, and take place 4:30-6 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday.

The guidance says state law bars MN sheriffs, including those in Crow Wing, Cass and Itasca counties, from unilaterally entering agreements with federal immigration officials.

Cyndy Martin’s resignation came one day before the DFL’s State Central Committee was scheduled to meet. The committee is the governing body of the party that meets three to four times each year.

Counties, cities and school districts host these meetings at the end of each year, after proposed property tax statements are sent out with tax estimates based on the proposed levies.

A drunk driver seriously injured a Woodbury man and his son while they vacationed in Itasca County. Now, the man is helping raise awareness during the holidays.

Itasca County Attorney Jacob Fauchald expects the case to eventually go to trial, but there may be more legal maneuvering before then. Martin's next appearance is set for February 2026.

Budget cuts are forcing the library to be open just Monday through Wednesday. But a new fundraising effort aims to offset the cuts in the future.

The new building style is more affordable and saves families money by being more energy efficient, according to the nonprofit Habitat for Humanity.

Paul Bunyan Communications estimates that services will be available in all project areas by the end of January.