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Plus: the first snowstorm of the season is expected to fall on the Northland on key Thanksgiving travel dates; and the United Way of Bemidji Area is coordinating two toy drives this holiday season.

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension identified the man and deputies involved in a deadly exchange of gunfire in Onigum on Nov. 16, 2025.

Plus: Secretary of State Steve Simon presented St. Louis County election workers with awards; and the Minnesota Department of Health presented two Northwest Minnesota practitioners with rural health awards.

A 911 caller reported the incident the evening of Nov. 18, 2025, near Snellman. No injuries were reported, but law enforcement is asking for help identifying a suspect.

The deputy, also identified in the report, fired his department-issued weapon. He has three years of experience in law enforcement.

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.

The incident near Onigum Road NW, northeast of Walker, is under investigation by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension will investigate the Nov. 13, 2025, incident. The names of the victim and law enforcement involved have not been released.

The Carlton County Sheriff's Office said the riders were separated from their group, and the ATV was found in the water.

Minnesota Judicial Branch data shows that more extreme risk protection order petitions were filed in the state in the first seven months of this year than all of 2024.