Kim Hyatt
Reporter
North Central MinnesotaHyatt grew up in Laporte, Minn. and graduated from the University of Minnesota-Duluth. She worked as an investigative reporter at The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and the Owatonna People's Press where she was named New Journalist of the Year by the Minnesota Newspaper Association. Kim is the author of the Lakes Country newsletter. Sign up to receive news from Brainerd, Bemidji and beyond. Outside of work, Kim enjoys biking and basketball.
Latest from Kim Hyatt
Rather than get annexed, this northern Minn. community is becoming its own city
For Northern Township, it was a border battle decades in the making that came down to water, both wastewater treatment and protecting the area’s greatest asset: Lake Bemidji.
February 21, 2026
Life sentence for Brainerd man in murder and kidnapping case that sparked Amber Alert
Chad Aanerud pleaded guilty to murder, arson and kidnapping.
February 19, 2026
After ‘bad tactics’ of federal agents, local law enforcement regarded in a new light
In the nearly six years since George Floyd’s killing, police have begun to rehabilitate their image, though mistrust lingers.
February 14, 2026
Red Lake mom on trial, accused of murdering two sons, fleeing with youngest son in case that sparked Amber Alert
Defense attorney said he plans to argue insanity.
February 10, 2026
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Jan. 6 rioter Jake Lang charged with damaging $6K ice sculpture at Minnesota Capitol
Days after his arrest, he agitated a crowd of anti-ICE protesters.
February 8, 2026
In rare move, this northern Minnesota county is working with the feds to make arrests amid ICE surge
Deputies assisted federal agents in arresting four employees at El Potro Mexican Restaurant in Brainerd.
February 5, 2026
Couple killed in train collision south of Bemidji
The train conductor called 911; the pair were later pronounced dead at the scene.
February 2, 2026
AI image of Alex Pretti’s killing is the latest altered photo amid ICE surge in Minneapolis
Look closely, slow down, think critically before believing what you see on the internet, experts caution.
January 29, 2026
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Federal agents are heavily deploying chemical irritants. What are the health consequences?
Munitions experts say ingredients can vary and can be considered proprietary.
January 26, 2026
Man fatally shot by federal immigration agents in south Minneapolis
Victim reportedly had a weapon. Shooting prompts clash with more than 100 protesters.
January 24, 2026
Nisswa City Council passes vote of no confidence in Mayor Jennifer Carnahan
In a surprise move, Carnahan moved to adopt the resolution herself, even as she called it ‘very thin.’
January 22, 2026
St. Paul mayor ‘livid’ ICE wrongfully targeted family friend
ChongLy Scott Thao was taken by federal agents from his St. Paul home in the frigid cold only wearing boxers and Crocs.
January 19, 2026
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