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Larissa Donovan/KAXEBrainerd, Detroit Lakes and now Bemidji have passed similar letters of support, urging the Minnesota State High School League to review its bylaw on how trans kids compete in sports. -
Contributed/Michelle Griffith / Minnesota ReformerThe lawsuit aims to invalidate parts of a 1,400 page mega-bill passed at the end of the 2024 legislative session, based on the Minnesota Constitution requirement that bills address a single subject, and bear a title reflecting that subject. -
Plus: Longtime North Country priest designated a "Servant of God." -
Contributed/Timberjay via Diocese of DuluthThe longtime North Country priest now holds the designation of “Servant of God.” -
KAXE Graphic/Screenshots of candidates' social media videosThe complaint by Deputy Aaron Ammerman against Sheriff Bryan Welk alleges inappropriate sharing of nude images and video. Welk says these claims are false and politically motivated. -
Plus: Cass County sheriff candidates issue video statements addressing a January 2026 complaint; and Minnesota's public defenders are struggling under heavy caseloads.
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Lorie Shaull/KAXEFamily memories, farming education and a bucket list swim make for a fruitful day at the Minnesota Cranberry Co.’s harvest in Palisade on Oct. 8, 2026. -
Larissa Donovan/KAXEAmid conflicting statements about high-profile resignations in the wake of federal allegations of the tribe's child welfare program, members are invited to a community-wide listening session. -
Emma Krab/KAXELeaders from Aitkin, St. Louis and Itasca counties and the Leech Land Band of Ojibwe named permitting reform, encouraging private-public partnerships and bolstering workforces as top economic development priorities. -
Canva illustrationAuthorities believe speed may have been a contributing factor in the Oct. 16, 2026, crash.
Plus: Rural pathway studies show regional education retains young people in Northern MN.
Megan Buffington covers North-Central Minnesota from the Brainerd lakes area. Originally from Pequot Lakes, she joined the KAXE newsroom in 2024. Megan previously covered the Arrowhead for KAXE. She is passionate about amplifying Northern Minnesota voices and educating communities through local reporting.
Emma Krab joined KAXE in July of 2026 as a news reporter covering Grand Rapids and the Arrowhead region.
