Up North Report

And: Essentia Health-Fosston regains Level 4 trauma center designation; and University of Minnesota Crookston expects to break enrollment record.

The American Bear Association-owned sanctuary near Orr started with one man feeding black bears to co-exist. The nonprofit continues the practice to educate visitors.

And: Highway 7 near Iron will be closed for about five days starting Monday; and the U of M seeks nominations from NW MN for Growing Local Leadership course.

Plus: Walz appointed a Roseau County attorney to be the next Ninth District judge; a new study from the U of M School of Public Health found that access to obstetric care across the country has declined, hitting rural communities the hardest; the Superior National Forest will begin prescribed burns this week; and Paul Bunyan Communications says progress is on track for its broadband expansion projects in St. Louis and Itasca counties.

Plus: West Fraser receives a Job Creation Fund grant from DEED; and the DNR predicts a vibrant fall color season.

And: Walz announces vaccine access executive order; zebra mussels found in three more MN lakes; and MnDOT plans Hwy. 169 safety open house in Coleraine.

Plus: A Duluth man was issued a misdemeanor citation for his role in the Camp House Fire this spring; DNR and Beltrami County are overseeing salvage timber harvests on storm-struck stands; and the Floodwood School Board will select a candidate to fill a vacancy at its Monday meeting.

Plus: Crow Wing County offers tips for National Preparedness Month; and schools work to balance IEPs.

Plus: MnDOT is considering a three-lane roadway in Grand Rapids for the Highway 2/169 corridor and installing roundabouts at several signalized intersections, with a public hearing set for Sept. 10, 2025.

Plus: Emergency exercises are planned to ensure readiness in Bemidji and Pine River; 30th annual Dick Beardsley running events set; and First Call for Help is the focus of an upcoming community conversation in Grand Rapids.