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

Events this week include "A Very Good Christmas Carol" and the Heartland Lakes Community Tree Lighting in Park Rapids, Night We Light in Bemidji and Festival of Lights in Walker.

KAXE's weekly list of concerts near you features Rangers, Saltydog, Weary Ramblers, and Caige Jambor.

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.

Plus: the city of Walker is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Walker City Council, with applications due by noon on Nov. 26, 2025.

The vacancy was created by the resignation of Char Moore, who began her most recent term in January 2025. The appointed councilmember's term would last through December 2026.

The free event focuses on practical ways to improve woodland habitat for wildlife, while keeping forests healthy and productive for future generations, the SWCD said.

The Cass County Sheriff's Office provided the updated information on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, and identified the victim as Theresa Kay Cechini, 59, of Cass Lake.

The 59-year-old woman was found unresponsive Aug. 26, 2025, after crashing a pontoon on the south shore of Leech Lake, according to the Cass County Sheriff's Office.