Clearwater, MN

The Clearwater Sheriff’s race was every bit the neck-and-neck contest we predicted it would be in this year’s midterm local election cycle and the narrow victory for Clarence LaCroix was one of the final races to go final during the evening’s election coverage. With the election now in the rearview mirror, LaCroix spoke to R&J… Read more

As temperatures plunge across northern Minnesota, local residents have rallied together to ensure their neighbors stay warm this winter. Through the United Way’s annual Coats for the Community program, more than 425 winter clothing items were collected and distributed this fall to families throughout Clearwater County. The main distribution event took place on October 29… Read more

Clearwater County early absentee voting tallies are showing after nearly 2,000 votes have been counted (according to https://elections.mpr.org/2026-08-11/county/27029 ) that the race may be one of if not the tightest race in the area. With 2 options officially on the ballot and officially 4 candidates that have campaigned and received votes there is a much… Read more

Results roundup for Beltrami, Hubbard and Clearwater counties; Bemidji, Park Rapids, Northern and other city races; and Bemidji, Nevis, Red Lake and other school board races.

The potential trail was part of the draft feasibility report for the 2027 street pavement and reclamation projects

Wayne Ertl spent nearly two decades leading indirect lending at TruStone Financial. The Clearwater resident passed away unexpectedly, leaving behind his wife and four grandchildren. Continue reading…

The Wright County Highway Department reminds motorists that County State Aid Highway 7 at Highway 24 in Clearwater will be closed in both directions beginning today (Monday). State Highway 24 itself will remain open in both directions, including the newly constructed roundabout. County Road 7 traffic should follow the posted detour, or use an alternate […]

The Wright County Highway Department is advising motorists that County State Aid Highway 7 at Highway 24 in Clearwater will be closed in both directions beginning Monday. State Highway 24 itself will remain open in both directions, including the newly constructed roundabout. County Road 7 traffic should follow the posted detour, or use an alternate […]

Trick or Treating is right around the corner as we are just 10 days away from Halloween and Clearwater Sheriff Darin Halverson spoke with R&J News about some of the dangers that the night can often bring particularly when it comes to your kids costumes. Halverson also spoke about things to go over with children… Read more

With Firearm Deer Hunting season coming up at the start of November, Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson wants to share some helpful safety tips with those that will be participating this year. Halverson also says there is a tool every hunter should keep on them in case of getting lost while in the woods. It… Read more