Residents will vote on whether to replace aging Rippleside Elementary.

Plus: Denise Slipy announces 2026 Senate District 6 run; Sen. Klobuchar gives speech on floor in support of public media; and Astera Health celebrates the opening of a cancer center in Wadena.

And: Essentia Health advanced practice providers go on strike; and the YMCA and Early EDge to partner on child care in Grand Rapids.

Plus: St. Louis County waives permits for rebuilding after wildfires; the Minnesota Department of Agriculture will manage invasive spongy moth; Highway 37 delays in Eveleth

And: Essentia to close 3 clinics for APP strike; Walz authorizes veterans disaster assistance for Beltrami County; and UCare to cut Medicaid health plans in 5 Northern MN counties.

Plus: A fire destroys a Floodwood business; five-year anniversary of Cass County missing person; detours in Wadena begin Monday and Tuesday; and railroad crossing work will close roads in St. Louis County.

And: The Department of Natural Resources seeks comment on upcoming rule changes to bait restrictions and fisheries; and Minnesota allocates $750K for Brainerd skate park.

Plus: How to care for pets when wildfire smoke impacts air quality; and new signage marks Hwy 169 in honor of Sen. David Tomassoni.

Plus: Grand Itasca will host a new physician residency program; Second Harvest to have public meeting about food bank closure; and fireworks galore across the Northland.

And: Midco Bemidji services mostly restored, and Affinity Plus offering disaster loans; Great Tails Animal Rescue's Anttila wins volunteer of the year; and Superior NF advisory committee meets July 7.