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Patrick McGowan joined four other conservation officers who were honored at a late February 2026 ceremony at Camp Ripley.

The March 3, 2026, incident involved a private piece of older equipment on private property.

Sgt. Cody Siebert of the East Range Police Department also served in the Mesabi East School District. He died Feb. 27, 2026, less than 24 hours after being diagnosed with a brain infection.

Hubbard County Sheriff Cory Aukes announced Feb. 11, 2026, that he would seek the District 3 Commissioner seat instead of a fifth term as sheriff.

Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman and Lake County Sheriff Nathan Stadler announced they wouldn't seek additional terms in 2026.

Crow Wing County's Eric Klang said agents worked out of the sheriff's office while temporarily stationed in the lakes area, asking him for guidance on "what's off limits."

Authorities now believe Corey Adam Bryant was last seen Jan. 26, 2026, north of Bemidji.

The unprecedented federal incursion brought 1000s of immigration officers to MN over the objections of local Democratic leaders, and led to massive protests and two deaths.

Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital is hosting a free speaker series to address the stigma of addiction. The first talk is 7 p.m. Feb. 11, 2026, at the Reif Center in Grand Rapids.

The Polk County Sheriff's Office said 7-year-old K-9 Rex recently became very ill and had failing kidneys.