Nashwauk

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources miscalculated mining revenue distributions, disbursing money that should have gone to a statewide education fund.

The judge further ruled that evidence gathered as part of a driving-while-intoxicated investigation will remain in the case record and scheduled a plea hearing.

Events this week include an indoor market in Pine River, a classic movie in Bigfork and a lutefisk supper in Lake George.

North Memorial's three-year contract with Itasca County starts Jan. 1, 2026, but the nonprofit wanted to take over the municipal-run Nashwauk ambulance sooner.

Cynthia "Cyndy" Martin's defense argued pretrial publicity prevented a fair trial. But Judge Heidi Chandler said the prosecution's proposed mitigation measures would keep things just.

The future of a mosaic mural in the Nashwauk-Keewatin High School library is up in the air as the district moves into a new school. A ribbon-cutting is planned for Aug. 20, 2025.

Events this week include a drum workshop in Bemidji, a classic car show at Giants Ridge, the opening of the Park Rapids History Trail and an artist reception at Sax-Zim Bog.

Almost 20 years after the project began, Mesabi Metallics says production could start next year for the first new mine on the Iron Range in decades.

Events this week include author talks in Brainerd and Bemidji, a breakfast buffet in Nashwauk, Blackberry Jam Fest, a septic health webinar and nature programs in Bemidji.

The Itasca County early childhood program was long supported by the Blandin Foundation. A new model may be on the horizon, but for now, cuts are needed.