Sports & Money: The Colorado Avalanche locked up star defenseman Cale Makar with an eight-year, $163.2 million extension—an NHL record that also reshapes the Minnesota Wild’s upcoming contract leverage for Quinn Hughes. Local Business & Crime: A Shorewood man pleaded guilty to wire fraud in a $4 million theft scheme from his employer, abusing his product-management role over years. Transportation & Safety: Winona is weighing MnDOT’s Highway 43 redesign, including replacing downtown traffic lights with stop signs and adding curb extensions and 5-foot bike lanes. Higher Ed Leadership: Minnesota State College Southeast named interim president Derrick Lindstrom, tasked with continuity on scholarships and an accreditation push. Media Ownership: Connoisseur Media agreed to sell four radio stations in the Austin and Albert Lea markets to Hometown Broadcasting, pending FCC approval. Cross-Border Trade: Alberta and Saskatchewan lawmakers are heading to St. Paul for a Midwestern Legislative Conference to advocate for energy, trade and agriculture amid a U.S.-Canada trade war. Consumer & Health: Whole Foods’ mild guacamole dip recall was classified as Class I by the FDA due to potential Salmonella contamination. Tech & Policy: Nevada lawmakers advanced a draft bill to regulate Flock license-plate reader cameras with policies, training, audits and reporting.