The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is proposing to lower the statewide walleye limit, change some special fishing regulations and is updating bait rules.

People braved temperatures in the 90s for the 121st annual parade and celebration in the northern Aitkin County city, in class small-town fashion.

Almost 20 years after the project began, Mesabi Metallics says production could start next year for the first new mine on the Iron Range in decades.

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.

The internet and cable provider said the Bemidji derecho caused damage in hundreds of locations, and crews worked long hours to restore service.

The lawsuit against the MN DOC commissioner argues the law would take away discretion from local providers to determine what’s best for the inmates and the situation.

The section of Highway 169, named in honor of late state Sen. David J. Tomassoni, runs between County Road 69 in Marble and County Road 7 in Mountain Iron.

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.