Nevis School District

Nevis' single gym is nearly 70 years old and used for elementary physical education, band and choir concerts, theater productions and a gathering space for students. The district hopes to build a new gym and renovate the current one into a dedicated cafeteria, something the district does not currently have.

Nevis voters answer with resounding no to building bond referendum

Megan Buffington

Over three-quarters of Nevis residents rejected the district's ask to expand and renovate its aging school, which is too small for its current enrollment.

Voters at polling place Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Grand Rapids on Election Day, Nov. 5, 2024.

Elections

Northern Minnesota's April 8 special election results

Megan Buffington

Minnesotans are voting for Itasca County Board, Two Harbors City Council, Rock Ridge School Board and referendums in the Pequot Lakes, Pine River-Backus and Nevis school districts.

Cherry's Carson Brown (23) and Nevis' Ethan Buckholtz (21) go up for a rebound during the semi-final game at Williams Arena.

Local News

Boys basketball: Cherry is runner-up, Red Lake County beats Nevis for 3rd

Three of the top four Class A teams were from Northern Minnesota in the 2025 boys basketball state tournament.

The Pequot Lakes Patriots boys basketball team are the 2025 Section 7AA champions.

Local News

Northland boys basketball teams to watch at the MSHSL state tourney

Cherry, Red Lake County, Nevis and Pequot Lakes will compete in the Minnesota State High School League tournament, the last of the winter sports season.