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Latest Episodes
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Pedestrian found dead in Mahnomen; two found dead in fire near cookPlus: 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.
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And: Administrative law judge recommends blocking sale of Minnesota Power parent company ALLETE; Roadwork underway on Highway 89 near Grygla.
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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.
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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.
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New elementary school on November bond referendum in AitkinResidents will vote on whether to replace aging Rippleside Elementary.
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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.
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And: Essentia Health advanced practice providers go on strike; and the YMCA and Early EDge to partner on child care in Grand Rapids.
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Second Harvest addresses Grand Rapids community concerns in Tuesday meetingPlus: St. Louis County waives permits for rebuilding after wildfires; the Minnesota Department of Agriculture will manage invasive spongy moth; Highway 37 delays in Eveleth
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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.