Larissa Donovan

Plus: the Brainerd School Board votes to put a levy referendum on the ballot; and the DNR's new electronic licensing system launches.

Plus: the Brainerd City Council is considering a plan to redevelop the City Hall parking lot into a four-story apartment complex.

Members of Minnesota Chippewa Tribe bands cast ballots for secretary-treasurers and tribal council representatives on June 9, 2026.

And: A McGregor gas station was fined by the state Pollution Control Agency; the Arrowhead Regional Development Commission was given a transportation award; and Red Lake County will defend its baseball title Monday.

The formal move on June 8, 2026, follows discussion on the perpetual vacancies and rising costs of operating a rural police force.

Reprinted with permission from KAXE BEMIDJI — Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents detained workers from at least one Bemidji construction site Thursday, June 11.

Bemidji Mayor Jorge Prince accepted the Tommy Longo Disaster Leadership Award from LeadersLink during the Bemidji City Council meeting on June 15, 2026.

Ways To Subscribe Plus: MnDOT begins projects near Park Rapids, Cotton and Cromwell on Monday.

The three-sport athlete and recent graduate made an impact through her positive attitude, hard work and leadership — whether her team was winning or losing.

And: A cannabis business has been approved for Second Harvest's LaPrairie warehouse; and Rock Ridge has nearly depleted its reserves.