NASHWAUK, Minn. (KJBR/Gray News) - A woman is accused of trying to vote early twice in the upcoming election. Danielle Miller faces three felony counts, including casting an illegal vote in Minnesota. According to court documents, the Itasca County auditor contacted the sheriff’s office on Oct. 9 regarding possible voter...

NORTHERN MINNESOTA. (Northern News Now) - Applications are open for Iron Range nonprofits whose missions align with the United Way of Northeastern Minnesota. That United Way chapter serves the Iron Range, as well as Koochiching and Lake of the Woods Counties. Applications open Friday. More than 60 nonprofits were awarded...

The Marshall H. and Nellie Alworth Memorial Fund, which has awarded $57.8 million in scholarships to northern Minnesota students, begins its annual application period on Nov. 1, 2024. Applications for scholarships totaling $24,000 are due by Jan. 15, 2025. Since 1949, Alworth scholarships have been awarded to dedicated high school seniors planning to enroll in four-year institutions to pursue careers in the science, mathematics, engineering and medical fields. Each scholarship is now $24,000 ($6,000 per year), available to applicants residing in one of these northern...

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon praised local election officials in Itasca County after they flagged two absentee ballots for voter fraud, which led to a 50-year-old woman being criminally charged.According to the criminal complaint, the county sheriff's office spoke to the woman who admitted she filled out her deceased mother's absentee ballot and signed her mother's name on the envelope earlier this month. She said her mom was a staunch supporter of former President Donald Trump and intended to vote for him, but passed away before she could, the complaint said. Her mother died on Aug. 31...

It’s clear the two candidates for the District 2A Minnesota House race don’t really like each other much. At a recent Red Lake Nation candidate fair at the community center — Oshkiimaajitahdah in Redby — DFLer Reed Olson talked about allegations Republican newcomer Bidal Duran made during closing remarks of a televised debate a few days earlier.

Would you like to leave a legacy of clean water for future generations? If so, then Itasca Waters has the series for you. The “Practical Water Wisdom: A Virtual Learning Series” runs for an hour beginning at noon on the first Thursday of each month. It is free, online, open to all and includes an interactive Q&A session. The Nov. 7 program will be “Low and No-Salt Water Softening and...

International Falls and Moose Lake/Willow River squared off in some playoff action on Saturday, but International Falls had to settle for second. They were beaten by the Moose Lake/Willow River Rebels 47-6. The contest marked the Broncos' lowest-scoring game so far this season. International Falls' loss came despite a true...