A northwestern Minnesota community is seeking to regain local control of its hospital, arguing Essentia Health has failed to meet local health care needs. A recent court ruling allows Fosston to take its case to arbitration.

President Donald Trump has signaled he may withdraw from an agreement that allows tariff-free trade with Canada and Mexico. Minnesota farmers now worry how their markets might change if the agreement ends.

Dangerous heat is expected to blanket much of the Upper Midwest Monday afternoon, with heat index values climbing as high as 110 degrees. Extreme heat warnings and heat advisories are in effect as one of the hottest days of the summer arrives.

• MPR RadarSevere weather possible across west-central and northern Minnesota into the afternoon
• Into the July 4 weekendA 'heat dome' is driving dangerous heat across the U.S.
• MoreHow to beat the heat this week

Women’s basketball fans packed by the hundreds into the Tennessee Theater in Knoxville to celebrate eight inductees to the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame, including Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve.

A new pilot program in Bemidji is teaching young people, including those with disabilities, about the fire service. Participants also learn valuable job skills.

Starting next week in the Twin Cities, light rail trains will stop running on the entire Blue Line — and part of the Green Line — for weeks. Buses will take their place as crews work on the rails and stations. It’s part of a $175 million update that Metro Transit is calling “Renew the Blue.”