North Central Minnesota

One program will be developed by Central Lakes College for an Eagan company. The other two are for manufacturers with locations in Brainerd and Fosston.

Events this week include a webinar on mosquito ecology and a Mother's Day brunch at Buck Lake, north of Nashwauk.

KAXE's weekly list of concerts near you features the Duluth Homegrown Music Festival, Kemari, Monroe Crossing, and Merritt.

Celebrate International Women's Mountain Bike Day with the Cuyuna Lakes Mountain Bike Crew on May 2, 2026, at Miner's Mountain Rally Center in Ironton.

Women Explore Fire Day in Minnesota offers hands-on opportunities to learn more about volunteer, paid on-call and full-time positions in local fire departments in all regions.

The search effort for Jami Lyle Lucas, who was last seen on July 3, 2020, coincides with his birthday. Authorities seek public assistance with the investigation.

Speakers from Bemidji, Cass Lake-Bena, Pequot Lakes, Pillager, Walker, Laporte, Cherry, Mountain Iron-Buhl, Red Lake County, UNC, Staples-Motley and Crookston took home hardware.

The expansion in Crow Wing County will help an estimated 1,100 households experiencing food insecurity per month by June 2026, the organization reported.

Events this week include a production of "The Grapes of Wrath" in Brainerd, the First Friday Art Walk in Grand Rapids, and a student art reception in Bemidji.

KAXE's weekly list of concerts near you features the Zerkel Pit PunX Fest, Mike Munson, Teague Alexy, Der Erste Mai Punk Fest, and Kai Stenlund and Josh Parlanti.