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Plus: A state trooper testified Monday in the case of Cyndi Martin, who faces a criminal vehicular manslaughter charge in Itasca County; and the Bemidji Chamber offers bonus "Chamber Bucks."

And: Trump delays mercury limit for taconite plants; and DNR confirms zebra mussels in Beltrami Lake.

Superintendents from Bemidji and Red Lake school districts discuss the impact of the U.S. Department of Education's memo to freeze funding for certain Title programs.

Plus: the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office released video of the July 15 officer-involved shooting; Minnesota Power and state agencies heard public comments in Cohasset Monday; and Minnesota's e-bike rebate lottery opens July 30, 2025.

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.

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 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.