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Chance of spotty rain on Thursday
The weather has been incredible to start this week.

Lyon County Board closing in on adopting final draft of cannabis ordinance
While the draft is still considered a “work in progress,” Lyon County Board of Commissioners on Oct.
Red Cross; Blood donors needed to help restock after hurricanes
The American Red Cross continues to work to restock critically needed blood products uncollected due to the ongoing impact of Hurricane Helene’s devastation and anticipated impact of Hurricane Milton in the Southeast.

DNR Fall Colors Report: Week 5
Elevated Wildfire Danger High winds and low humidity are causing elevated wildfire danger across Minnesota.

Drought continues to expand across state
We had our first widespread freezing temperatures of the season Sunday night into Monday morning across the region.
What is a fair farmland rental agreement?
Landlords, farmers and agri-business professionals should make plans to attend one of the informative meetings being held across Minnesota.
MnDOT announces availability of $12.5 million in grants for Greater Minnesota community projects
Minnesota communities, schools and their partners are invited to apply for funding on local projects that enhance transportation goals, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.Nearly $12.5 million is available in federal funding through the Transportation Alternatives program in Greater Minnesota.
Local students graduated from Bemidji State University in 2024
Students from the local area, listed below, graduated from Bemidji State University and were recognized during BSU’s Spring 2024 Commencement ceremony.

Ask a Trooper: School bus lights question…
Question: Hello, we read your column every week.