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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

Trump taps FBI to combat crime in Indian Country — prompting hope, skepticism

Advocates welcome additional resources while some remain skeptical until they see results.
May 10, 2025

Community center in northern Minnesota, $2 million in debt, files for bankruptcy

Walker Area Community Center, long a money pit, has a detailed plan for a more sustainable future.
May 7, 2025

Brainerd woman dies in grass fire

The body of the 65-year-old, who had mobility issues, was found near a lawn tractor in the yard.
May 5, 2025

On the Leech Lake Reservation, a revitalized gymnastics program is blooming hope and talent

Northern Dreams Gymnastics is earning top honors and looking for space to grow the program.
May 3, 2025

8,200 acres across 9 counties now public land project safeguarding Mississippi headwaters region

The acres will remain undeveloped and open to new opportunities for hunters and anglers, with permanent protection of waters feeding the Mississippi River.
May 1, 2025
Minnesota Heritage Forest. Photo by Jay Brittain, provided by The Conservation Fund

Detroit Lakes man sentenced to 35 years for Bemidji murder

The term is an upward departure from state sentencing guidelines.
April 29, 2025

Former Hennepin County judge reprimanded for pattern of sexual harassment, relationship with clerk

The Minnesota Board on Judicial Standards publicly reprimanded former Judge Jay Quam, who retired in March.
April 25, 2025

White Earth Nation wants to build a casino, resort and convention center near Moorhead

It would be the second off-reservation business venture in the area for White Earth.
April 24, 2025

8,200 acres across 9 counties now public land project safeguarding Mississippi headwaters region

The acres will remain undeveloped and open to new opportunities for hunters and anglers, with permanent protection of waters feeding the Mississippi River.
May 1, 2025
Minnesota Heritage Forest. Photo by Jay Brittain, provided by The Conservation Fund

Detroit Lakes man sentenced to 35 years for Bemidji murder

The term is an upward departure from state sentencing guidelines.
April 29, 2025

Former Hennepin County judge reprimanded for pattern of sexual harassment, relationship with clerk

The Minnesota Board on Judicial Standards publicly reprimanded former Judge Jay Quam, who retired in March.
April 25, 2025

White Earth Nation wants to build a casino, resort and convention center near Moorhead

It would be the second off-reservation business venture in the area for White Earth.
April 24, 2025
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