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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.

And: Administrative law judge recommends blocking sale of Minnesota Power parent company ALLETE; Roadwork underway on Highway 89 near Grygla.

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.

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.

And: Essentia Health advanced practice providers go on strike; and the YMCA and Early EDge to partner on child care in Grand Rapids.

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.

Department of Natural Resources climatologist Pete Boulay discusses how the state defines basins, the perennial debate with Wisconsin (Spoiler: We win) and lake names.

And: Lakeland PBS facing financial crisis after federal cuts; and Gull Lake resort expansion's environmental review now available.

Plus: A Cass Lake-Bena teacher was among those attending the American Federation of Teachers conference in Washington, D.C.

Plus: A fire destroys a Floodwood business; five-year anniversary of Cass County missing person; detours in Wadena begin Monday and Tuesday; and railroad crossing work will close roads in St. Louis County.

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.

Plus: a new bridge near Finland allows fish passage, connects a trail and improves public safety.

Plus: State committee seeks input on temporary gas production regulations as helium exploration is underway.

Plus: Whooping cough cases reach 10-year high in Minnesota; and bear researchers are asking outdoorsy folks to report dens in the Brainerd, Duluth areas.

With a laundry list of issues, like a leaky roof and outdated plumbing, the Paul Bunyan Playhouse is on a mission to restore the Chief. Playhouse President Erik Bergsven joins Larissa Donovan at the KBXE studio to discuss what's in store for the former movie house.

Downtown Nisswa draws a crowd for its holiday kickoff Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, but some businessowners wish there was more focus on buying local ahead of Small Business Saturday.

Northern Minnesota schools face budget shortfalls caused by declining enrollment and insufficient state funding. Some districts found relief after voters approved additional local levies.

Plus: "Solo agers" lean on friends and neighbors to help with care needs and daily tasks.

Plus: Essentia Health to open musculoskeletal center in shuttered Camping World building in Baxter; and DNR takes comments on proposed ATV trail expansion.

Plus, Brainerd School Board discuss cell phone policy; and an update on the Minnesota State High School League fall tournaments.