staff image

Kim Hyatt

Reporter
North Central Minnesota
Hyatt 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. Outside of work, she enjoys biking and basketball.

Latest from Kim Hyatt

Teen's death in fireworks accident leaves friends broken, his mom says

A wake for the boy is Thursday, followed by a funeral Friday in Naytahwaush, Minn.
July 9, 2025

Alcohol suspected in ATV crash that injured 12-year-old in northern Minnesota

Crow Wing County sheriff says the driver, a 37-year-old Minneapolis man, was airlifted with severe injuries.
July 7, 2025
Off-highway vehicle use in Minnesota, like that among ATVs, has increased since the pandemic hit.

Some communities won’t fly new state flag: ‘It’s not a greater Minnesota flag’

Detroit Lakes, Crosslake, Pequot Lakes and Babbitt are some of the rural communities opposed to the redesigned state flag.
July 4, 2025

Buyers line up at St. Cloud weed dispensary on opening day

The White Earth Band of Chippewa opened its second off-reservation Waabigwan Mashkiki store to an eager crowd.
July 2, 2025

Emergency peacetime order extended after storm devastates Bemidji area

The cleanup of thousands of downed trees means the area has run out of landfill space, and the local United Way has set up a disaster-relief fund for families and nonprofits.
June 30, 2025

Walz declares peacetime emergency, directs more resources to Bemidji area

Power was fully restored Friday after severe storm left 27,000 without electricity.
June 27, 2025

Walz tours Bemidji storm damage, praises ‘neighbors helping neighbors’

He fears insurance will fall short, as utility crews and arborists swarm Beltrami County to help clean up.
June 25, 2025

Tornadoes touch down a day after northwest Minnesota hit with hurricane-force winds

“Mother Nature did remind us what it can do,” said a meteorologist with the National Weather Service.
June 24, 2025

Emergency peacetime order extended after storm devastates Bemidji area

The cleanup of thousands of downed trees means the area has run out of landfill space, and the local United Way has set up a disaster-relief fund for families and nonprofits.
June 30, 2025

Walz declares peacetime emergency, directs more resources to Bemidji area

Power was fully restored Friday after severe storm left 27,000 without electricity.
June 27, 2025

Walz tours Bemidji storm damage, praises ‘neighbors helping neighbors’

He fears insurance will fall short, as utility crews and arborists swarm Beltrami County to help clean up.
June 25, 2025

Tornadoes touch down a day after northwest Minnesota hit with hurricane-force winds

“Mother Nature did remind us what it can do,” said a meteorologist with the National Weather Service.
June 24, 2025
Back to Top