Traffic and Construction

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.

The reconstruction of the major intersection in Baxter is set for 2028. The open house meetings are on July 22, 2025.

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

Crews are resurfacing the road from Highway 219 to the Roseau County line. Work is expected to be complete by late August.

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.

This project will resurface the highway, improve drainage, replace sidewalks, and improve pedestrian crossings, with all work expected to be completed by this fall.

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.

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.

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

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