Minnesota Weather

The U.S. Small Business Administration is operating the disaster loan outreach center at Bemidji Fire Station 2 through Oct. 18, 2025. The center is open despite the federal government shutdown.

The stated goal of the series is to help landowners create healthy, resilient forests, even after severe weather events.

Strong winds, low humidity and dry fuels across Northern Minnesota so far this fall have led to near-critical fire conditions, where outdoor fires could spread rapidly.

Emergency managers for Beltrami County and the city of Bemidji are gathering information on private property for non-insured damages sustained during the June 21 storm to determine program eligibility.

Beltrami County Natural Resource Management is also offering storm-damaged trees for salvage harvests by loggers after the June 21, 2025, windstorm.

A frost advisory is in effect overnight Friday, with the threat of frost also expected overnight Saturday and Sunday. Temps are expected to return to normal by Monday, Sept. 8, 2025.

Events at local libraries and green tags on items at local Ace Hardware stores will help residents prepare emergency kits before disaster strikes.

The National Weather Service offices in Duluth and Grand Forks issued frost advisories for the northern third of the state, between 2-8 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025.

The weather service stated temperatures could reach as low as 34 degrees between 3-9 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025, bringing frost that could harm sensitive outdoor plants.

The authorization allows Beltrami County to access the state's disaster assistance contingency account, which reimburses the county 75% of the costs to repair public infrastructure.