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

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

Plus: MnDOT will host a public meeting on the future of the Highway 73 corridor in Chisholm; and a Central Lakes College adviser keeps the college pathway open for first-generation students.

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: Federal auditors note "competing priorities" between logging and wildlife in the Department of Natural Resources.

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With a laundry list of issues, like a leaky roof and outdated plumbing, the Paul Bunyan Playhouse is on a mission to restore the Chief.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.

Plus: Attorney General Keith Ellison secures $3.5 million settlement against Edina Realty; St. Louis County and the city of Aurora will host a public meeting on a new layout for County State Aid Highway 100, or Aurora's Main Steet; and the Minnesota Department of Health warns against certain organic carrots related to a multi-state E. coli outbreak.

Plus: Two Northland football teams are headed for the state championships; and there's hope for Minnesota journalism, despite challenges.

Plus: Give MN says a record-breaking $37 million was raised during Thursday's Give to the Max Day, and research into Minnesota's foster care system reform in 2015 shows the state is making progress in improving outcomes for foster care youth.

Plus: Minnesota officials urge close attention to Medicare Advantage plans during open enrollment; DNR delays decision on mining permit for NewRange copper-nickel project; and holiday lights displays and parades across the region are scheduled.

Plus: Preliminary data released on MN's free tuition program.

The Duluth campus, which focuses on rural and Native health care, will expand to a full-term program amid plans for a new campus in the medical district near downtown.