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
Jan. 6 rioter Jake Lang charged with damaging $6K ice sculpture at Minnesota Capitol
A veteran-led grassroots organization erected the sculpture spelling out “prosecute ICE.” Lang kicked out some of the letters to instead read “pro ICE.”
February 7, 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
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
The Black man and women who rescued anti-Islam activist Jake Lang from protesters in Minneapolis
Isaiah Blackwell used his body as a shield in guiding Lang away from counterprotesters before two Black women were his unexpected getaway drivers.
January 19, 2026
Activists interrupt Sunday church service, say pastor works for ICE
Activists, including some from Black Lives Matter Minnesota, attended the service at Cities Church in St. Paul and chanted, “Justice for Renee Good.”
January 19, 2026
A state and city on edge faces another threat from Trump to send in 1,500 troops
But at Sunday church services, brunches and TV appearances, Minnesotans show resolve.
January 18, 2026
Jake Lang’s anti-Islam rally chased off by Minneapolis protesters
Below-zero windchills didn’t deter hundreds of protesters rallying against Lang and his handful of supporters in downtown Minneapolis.
January 18, 2026
