Aug. 26, 2024: Bear complaints in 2024 are highest on record so far

Plus: A paraglider dies after crashing into a tree and falling to the ground; the Grand Rapids community mourns the death of Itasca County Commissioner Mike "Burl" Ives, and a boil water advisory is lifted in Ely after a catastrophic failure in the water system.

The driver of the 2006 Toyota Rav4 is at Essentia Health-Duluth hospital suffering life-threatening injuries. She was identified as 19-year-old Svea Snickers of Alborn.

In a split decision, arbitrators ruled in favor of Essentia Health, finding no breach of contract for shuttering labor and delivery services at the Fosston hospital.

The two individuals were rescued on Sept. 10, 2024. They also received citations for ricing violations as non-enrolled tribal members.

Mayor Ryan Leckner's resignation was planned with a new house built outside city limits.

The Irvine Avenue bridge over Highway 71 near Bemidji will be closed for routine maintenance.

The work on the Minnesota highway will begin Sept. 16, 2024.

Plus: A panel of arbitrators mediating a dispute between Essentia Health and the city of Fosston ruled that Essentia Health will continue the operation of the Fosston hospital and clinics; the Park Rapids mayor resigned after nearly 10 years of service to the municipal council; and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture confirmed emerald ash borer in Lake County's Silver Bay.

Essentia is the second hospital system serving Minnesotans in as many weeks to announce plans to end its contract with Humana Medicare Advantage. The Duluth-based provider will also drop UnitedHealthcare.

Plus: Essentia Health drops Humana and UHC Medicare Advantage; Boys and Girls Club of Grand Rapids and Greenway sets up a new transportation plan; the Minnesota Supreme Court will visit Rock Ridge; MnDOT to replace an Embarrass culvert; and Irvine Avenue bridge in Bemidji will be closed next week.