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Endazhi-Nitaawiging, a charter school on the Red Lake Nation, partnered with the Trust for Public Land for a new natural playground as part of a revamped schoolyard.

And: Bemidji data center moratorium clears first step; and Flock cameras coming down in St. Louis County.

Plus: Wild rice season shows promise despite shaky start

Plus: A paved trail wrapping Gull Lake is one small section away from completion; and Leech Lake celebrates a new family-oriented homeless shelter in Bena.

Plus: Lindell files recount lawsuit against secretary of state’s office; United Taconite received emission testing fine; Detroit Lakes sticker policy in limbo following split vote

Plus: High fish kills were reported this summer after prolonged heat and drought; and an iron reclamation project is underway at an abandoned Calumet mine.

A new state aid covers part of the operating levy for school districts that have lots of cabins. Some districts say they’ll offset the levy if voters approve it, meaning more money for the school, while taxes stay the same or go down.

Plus: Bemidji is closer to being the next home of a YMCA after a ceremonial groundbreaking; and local governments receive assistance to replace emerald ash borer-damaged trees.

Plus: Changes to ‘roadless rule’ could open areas of Superior National Forest to logging; and researchers consider climate change’s impacts on pathogen spread.

Plus: The FBI launches a new “Voices Not Forgotten” initiative to raise awareness of cold cases in tribal nations.