Chief Judge Leslie Beiers of Minnesota’s Sixth Judicial District is stepping down after a decade on the bench, creating a critical vacancy as Governor Tim Walz prepares to appoint her successor — a high-stakes move for the Duluth-based court with applications now open and the governor’s office leading the search.

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Governor Tim Walz is heading to Ely this Tuesday, August 18th, to deliver a speech on climate change and environmental protection — with stops planned at the Ely Folk School and Camp Widjiwagan. The visit underscores his administration’s focus on preserving Minnesota’s natural resources, and locals are eager to hear his concrete plans. Northern News Now will be live in Ely, bringing you real-time coverage as the story unfolds.

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A tragic school shooting in the southern Philippines leaves at least two dead, including the shooter — a high school student who allegedly killed a classmate before taking his own life. Meanwhile, Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema has won a second term, securing five more years in office. Back home, California grapples with federal spending that’s falling short on affordability goals. And voters are preparing for a pivotal House race to replace Eric Swalwell — a seat that could reshape congressional power. The Philippines’ community mourns as authorities dig deeper into the heartbreaking incident.

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