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Lorie Shaull/Special to KAXEThe city of Grand Rapids asked the county to enter a joint power agreement to discuss the future operations of the library. The County Board pushed it to a July 29, 2025, meeting. -
And: Administrative law judge recommends blocking sale of Minnesota Power parent company ALLETE; Roadwork underway on Highway 89 near Grygla. -
Contributed/Picasa 2.7 via FlickrParent company ALLETE strongly disagrees with the ruling. The sale to raise capital for the clean energy transition has raised concerns from environmentalists and industry. -
Crews are resurfacing the road from Highway 219 to the Roseau County line. Work is expected to be complete by late August. -
Ekaterina Bolovtsova via PexelsNicole Mitchell has pleaded not guilty to first-degree burglary and possession of burglary tools, after police say she broke into her stepmother’s home on April 22, 2024. -
Contributed/Minnesota Bureau of Criminal ApprehensionSamuel Waln was last seen traveling east out of Wadena on July 12, 2025. In a Wednesday night update, the Wadena County Sheriff's Office reported a body was found near his vehicle. -
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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Dani Fraher/KAXEThe YMCA will sublease one of its classrooms in the Itasca Resource Center in Grand Rapids, and Early EDge will use the space to teach and care for 3-year-olds. -
Contributed/Dana BuffingtonAbout 235 employees will be laid off as a result, starting Sept. 25, 2025, and Super One will offer employees an opportunity to interview for positions, according to DEED. -
Contributed/MnDOTThis project will resurface the highway, improve drainage, replace sidewalks, and improve pedestrian crossings, with all work expected to be completed by this fall.
