The North Central Research and Outreach Center helped test our state fruit for winter hardiness, a step in its eventual release as the University of Minnesota's first apple variety.

And: Kids Count on Us Bemidji to host an affordability forum; MnDOT Hwy. 73 corridor meeting planned for Chisholm; Essentia Health-Fosston tree walk fundraiser is Sunday; and mental health care is scarce for rural BIPOC Minnesotans.

Laurie Kramer is a professor of applied psychology at Northeastern University in Boston and an expert in sibling relationships and managing strategies for family conflict.

Plus: New bridge opens over High Falls in Tettegouche State Park; grants aim to prevent garbage and waste on the ice from polluting Minnesota's water bodies, and the Beltrami County Historical Society seeks committee members for new exhibit.

Plus: the first snowstorm of the season is expected to fall on the Northland on key Thanksgiving travel dates; and the United Way of Bemidji Area is coordinating two toy drives this holiday season.

A packed house attended the Emily City Council meeting to hear North Star Manganese CEO Rick Sandri provide the latest updates on a project that's long been on the table.

Plus: Petition aims to force public vote on Carlton-Wrenshall consolidation; alumni take one last trip through Nashwauk High School before demolition.

Plus: Secretary of State Steve Simon presented St. Louis County election workers with awards; and the Minnesota Department of Health presented two Northwest Minnesota practitioners with rural health awards.

And: PotlatchDeltic lumber mills lose Forest Stewardship Council certification over Bemidji workplace harassment; and Nashwauk-Keewatin is hosting liquidation sales for its old schools.

Plus: Itasca County Habitat for Humanity builds net-zero energy efficient homes; and Bemidji City Council member Audrey Thayer will serve on the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities board.