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Planning and preparation for the 2026 spring wildfire season began shortly after the major blowdown storm in the Bemidji region, which saw an estimated 9 million trees downed or damaged.

And: A new bill would ban municipalities from signing nondisclosure agreements; Otter Tail Power Co. had above-average profits last two years; Mountain Iron-Buhl is girls basketball runner-up.

Plus: Some aquatic invasive species prevention efforts to prepare for the impending open water season in Minnesota are already taking place.

Plus: the Bemidji City Council rejected Northern Township's wastewater connection request; and the Brainerd City Council selected its next Chief of Police.

Plus: Leech Lake Tribal College selects three finalists in president search; and four Northland teams are heading to the boys basketball state tournament.

Plus: Dan Jourdain resumes the campaign trail after initially announcing intention to drop out of the Bemidji mayor race; those who were subject to property forfeiture for tax delinquency in Minnesota may be eligible as part of a class action lawsuit; and Minnesota Power announces plans to build two large solar projects in Cohasset and Royalton.

Plus: Brainerd School Board chair issues an apology over misconduct allegations; United Way of Bemidji Area opens application period for housing trust fund proposals; and the Minnesota Department of Health recommends continued investment in telehealth in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Plus: new labor laws in the state include one hour of paid sick time for every 30 hours worked; and Itasca County HRA will host two informational sessions on Oct. 3 about homeownership through community land trusts for qualified buyers.

Plus: Prominent Northern MN journalist dies; Breezy Point mayor to stop campaigning; Cass County conducts archaeological survey near former sanitorium; and local North Country Trail volunteers earn National Park Service awards.

Plus: Pequot Lakes police chief says Rep. Josh Heintzeman pressured him for support; Bemidji gets grant to support redevelopment of rail corridor; and FEMA extends deadline for individual assistance from summer storms.

Plus: The Cloquet River bridge in the Superior National Forest is at risk of collapse and closed until repairs are complete; four Minnesota tribes received federal funding to address violent crime and the opioid epidemic; and Minnesota is part of a new multi-state poll drawing feedback from rural voters.

Plus: Government and energy leaders gathered in Hermantown to celebrate major electric grid upgrades at Minnesota Power's Arrowhead substation; the Salvation Army is looking for Kettle Campaign coordinators for Carlton and Itasca Counties; and the National Weather Service in Duluth is looking for new observers for its Community Collaborative Rain, Hail & Snow Network.

Plus: Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe to build wild rice processing plant; and MnDOT will host a meeting on highway corridors in Grand Rapids and LaPrairie.

PLUS: Three St. Louis County townships in line to receive broadband internet; four candidates recommended for two Ninth Judicial District judgeships; Sanford Health to host a Native American advisory session; and a Virginia-based tax debt settlement company deceived its clients.

Plus: Lake County faces dual lawsuits over resort development decision; and new law aims to protect Minnesotan renters from cold temps in their units.

Plus: Election complaint against Rep. Josh Heintzeman is dismissed, a new emergency housing facility opens in Virginia; and MSHSL high school tourneys begin Tuesday.

Plus: Billing statements key to ensuring you won't get turned away at the polls; and local news outlets earn Press Forward grants.

And: the Minnesota State High School League's state tournament for team girls tennis wrapped up Wednesday, and Minnesotans should weigh their options when choosing their insurance plans for 2025.

Plus: Community members in Grand Marais try to cool the temperature of political tensions.

Jamie Becker-Finn has served in the state Legislature since 2016, and as a Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe descendant, she's working to get out the Native vote while championing Kamala Harris and Tim Walz for the White House.