At least one tornado hits Brainerd lakes area; Jenkins Creek Fire 98% contained

By Megan Buffington,

Larissa Donovan

Published June 18, 2025 at 4:00 AM CDT

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Thief River Falls man dies in Mahnomen County crash; Man missing from Lake County

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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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Essentia advanced practice providers begin unfair labor practice strike

Megan Buffington

Over 400 nurse practitioners and physician assistants across 69 facilities from across Northern Minnesota began an open-ended unfair labor practice strike July 10, 2025.
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Bridge beam work will prompt traffic delays on Hwy 37 in Eveleth

Those traveling on Highway 37 may see delays of up to 10 minutes while beams are moved from trucks and put in place.
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Lake County Sheriff's Office

Lake County asks for help finding missing 40-year-old man

Gene Adam Doherty was last seen leaving his mother's home near Silver Bay on July 1, 2025. Officials said he may be suffering from a mental health crisis.
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Second Harvest seeks to quell community concern over food bank closure

Megan Buffington

Second Harvest hosted a meeting to discuss its recent operational changes. Before that, another group gathered informally to talk about how to feed the community.
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Minnesota Department of Agriculture

Low-flying planes will soon spray to disrupt invasive spongy moth mating

The MN Department of Agriculture will treat 24 sites in Aitkin, Carlton, Itasca, Pine and St. Louis counties with nontoxic spray to slow the spread of the destructive pest.
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6 Northern MN clean energy projects awarded state dollars

The state funds aim to help the competitiveness of projects in Little Rock, northern Itasca County, Crookston, Mahnomen County and beyond, which are pursuing federal funds.
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Veteran-led Team Rubicon supporting storm response in Bemidji area

Starting Tuesday, July 8, 2025, around 30 "Greyshirt" volunteers will spend the next two weeks serving Bemidji residents affected by the disaster.
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St. Louis County waives permit fees for rebuilding after wildfires

The county waived fees associated with land use and septic permits to help property owners affected by the Brimson and Jenkins Creek wildfires.
Previously missing Cloquet man found near Aitkin; Kansas man drowns at Tettegouche State Park

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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.