School fund constitutional amendment unites advocates across regional, party differences

By Emma Krab

Published October 12, 2026 at 7:00 AM CDT

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Minnesotans across the state will have a constitutional amendment on their ballots asking to increase the yearly allotment from the Permanent School Fund. For some, the measure is 20 years in the making.

M State to close DL campus; DNR to review changes to Babbitt mine plan

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Plus: Beltrami County officials tour the under-construction jail facility slated to open in May 2027.
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M State Detroit Lakes campus to close in 2028

The closure announcement comes as the Minnesota State system announces plans to "right size" its operations over 50 campuses amid financial challenges.
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KAXE

Beltrami County officials tour under-construction jail facility

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A public open house will be announced before the new Beltrami County Adult Corrections Center opens in May 2027.
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Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

Proposed NorthMet changes require additional environmental review, DNR says

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Nevis man ordered to pay $264K for social service fraud

Vincent Bellomo, 76, was sentenced in September 2026. He originally faced six felonies after investigators found he had large sums in his savings accounts while he was applying for benefits.
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Complaint accuses Cass County sheriff of inappropriately sharing nude photos, video

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Deputy Aaron Ammerman, who is running for Cass County sheriff, filed the complaint against Sheriff Bryan Welk in January. An investigation was closed with no apparent action.
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Trina Swanson for Congress

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Family, officials urge witnesses to come forward in 17-year-old's fatal shooting

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The family of Dylon Oothoudt, the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe and the Cass County Sheriff's Office hosted a press conference Oct. 7, 2026, as the homicide investigation continues.