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Among 39 organizations receiving grants are those in Bemidji and Virginia, and the funds will provide more than 4,000 youths with workforce development and training.

The Brainerd lakes area organization's mission is to end homelessness and lift people out of poverty. Its Creekside Community continues to expand. Donations are being accepted to help furnish new homes.

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

Under a Minnesota law passed in 2023, all employees are entitled to one hour of paid sick and safe time for every 30 hours worked up to 48 hours a year.

Community support helps unlock national and local matching dollars for local news as part of INN's NewsMatch program.

The KAXE Music Team highlights recent singles and albums you should listen to, including releases from Joshua Hedley, Nightmares on Wax, Sampa The Great, Bill Callahan and more.

Plus: The Bagley City Council is deliberating whether to expand its police department or disband it to contract with the Clearwater County Sheriff's Office; 3 Northlanders medaled at the state swimming and diving meet; and Northland football teams end season after semifinal losses.

Through a partnership with the Nature Conservancy, Endazhi-Nitaawiging, Red Lake's first charter school, celebrated the arrival of its new pontoon with family boat rides and hot chocolate on Nov. 12, 2025.

Minneapolis-based Mortenson Development wrote in a letter that it wishes to host a public open house before proceeding.

Park Rapids' Avery Schueller placed third in the 50 freestyle and fifth in the 100 freestyle, and Two Harbors' Bella Imholte ended seventh in the 200 freestyle.