Although education spending will increase, school districts will notice cuts to state aid for special education, school libraries and student supports like counselors and nurses.

Brainerd senior Ty Nelson won another triple jump title Thursday, June 12, 2025, as Northern Minnesota 2A and 3A teams collectively won 88 medals at the state track and field meet.

Plus: the Northland has nine more state champs in golf, track and field after state tournaments.

In total, Northlanders earned 47 medals in Class 1A at the 2025 state track and field meet.

The Detroit Lakes boys and girls teams won the Class 2A state golf tournaments. The Walker-Hackensack Akeley boys won the 1A title, and Pequot Lakes' Genevieve Birkeland is the girls 2A champ.

Plus: Essentia Health will soon take full ownership of its facility in Virginia; and Bemidji Heritage Preservation Committee hosts a sidewalk celebration on historic Third Street.

Grand Rapids makes its fifth-straight tourney appearance, while Frazee makes its first since 1999. Red Lake County and South Ridge will also compete.

Essentia Health bought the hospital on its Virginia campus from the city in 2022. The city will transfer ownership of the clinic after it pays off its bond obligations.

Daniel Hawley will replace the retiring Judge Erik J. Askegaard in Minnesota's 9th Judicial District.

And: Itasca County cannabis company not selected in license lottery; Hawley appointed in 9th Judicial District.