Up North Report

Plus: Minnesota's U.S. representatives split vote on rescission package; the Leech Lake Tribal Council gives permission to Grand Rapids and Deer River to keep mascots; the Roseau River Wildlife Management Area is closed to vehicles this summer

Plus: The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Northland continue to deal with staffing challenges; and MnDOT crews will begin a project on Highway 2 in Grand Rapids starting Monday, July 21.

And: Administrative law judge recommends blocking sale of Minnesota Power parent company ALLETE; Roadwork underway on Highway 89 near Grygla.

Plus: Hundreds to be laid off after grocery store chain sale in Brainerd lakes area; and Itasca County delays an agreement on Grand Rapids library.

And: One suspect in Cloquet armed robbery in custody; Crow Wing County signs agreement with USDA; and election clerks are getting proactive with messaging to win over skeptics.

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.