Northern News Now

07/08/2025

Dr. Herman, the CEO of Essentia Health, said that every Northlander, insured or not, will feel the effects of the bill and the financial impacts of Medicaid cuts when they receive their medical bills.

According to the Congressional Budget Office, the newly passed "Big Beautiful Bill" will push an estimated 12 million low-income people off their health insurance over the next decade.

07/08/2025

HAPPENING NOW: Dozens of healthcare workers with the MNA have begun their strike outside Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center.

07/08/2025

InvestigateTV+ reveals how some teachers are working in dangerous conditions >> https://www.northernnewsnow.com/2025/01/02/teaching-turmoil-reports-student-violence-against-teachers-continue-rise/

Some educators say overwhelming challenges in the classroom have made their jobs nearly impossible. Our investigators take a closer look at possible solutions.

07/08/2025

When this deputy graduated from her training academy, she said it wasn't just happenstance — it was her purpose.

A new deputy for this Sheriff’s Department says her graduating from the training academy isn’t just happenstance, it’s her purpose.

07/08/2025

Sen. John Hoffman is going to an acute care facility for several more weeks and will undergo multiple surgeries in the coming months.

Although Sen. John Hoffman left the ICU on Monday, he is not fully recovered.

07/08/2025

Floodwood crews were called back Sunday afternoon when a huge black smoke column appeared. More flare-ups are expected to appear.

Monday, Floodwood fire leaders say there will be an ongoing fire at this location for several days.

07/08/2025

Here is today's Question of the Day!

07/08/2025

Loved ones say the man’s heroic final act was a true reflection of his character.

When two boys were caught in a strong current, a man swam to help, getting them to safety but losing his own life while doing so.

07/08/2025

The competitions begin on Friday, as the ten individuals will compete head-to-head before the men and women partner up for synchronized dives on Saturday.

Dana Kunze, along with USA Diving, constructed the more than 65-foot tower on the seawall, one scaffold at a time.

07/08/2025

Advanced Practice Providers with Essentia are also set to go on strike this week, starting Thursday.

In total, 293 workers will strike tomorrow including Julie Flotten, who works in the cancer center at Essentia’s 1st Street clinic.

07/08/2025

It was nothing but bad news for the Badlands Big Sticks in Huskie Land on Monday night following a double header sweep by Duluth.

After Monday night’s pair of wins by the Badlands Bad Sticks, Duluth's victorious trend followed with a game 1, 11-3 win and a 5-2 win in game 2.