Added rain, more firefighters and a temporary reprieve from skies clogged with heavy smoke have helped crews better pinpoint and attack the fires. But officials continued to caution against complacency as they warned of a fire season that’s expected to slog on into the fall.

The Department of Justice argued that policies that prohibit local officials from enforcing federal immigration laws are unconstitutional. But a judge said those arguments “failed.”

Wildfires have forced some northeastern Minnesota residents from their homes while thousands more wait, packed and prepared, in case evacuation orders come.

Border businesses in Minnesota and North Dakota say fewer Canadian visitors are cutting into sales, forcing some to reduce hours, staff and spending.

Jury selection begins Monday morning in the trial of a woman who hurled a racial slur at a young Black autistic child on a Rochester playground last year. Up for debate — whether her actions were unlawful disorderly conduct or protected free speech.