Don't forget to submit your students' weather drawing to the Brainerd Dispatch, 506 James St., Brainerd, MN, 56401.

WHAT WE ARE TRACKING: Minus a few periods of isolated showers, dry with a gradual warming trend is expected through Friday.

A windy afternoon with high fire danger, then temps increase this week. Meteorologist Jack Maney has your Storm Track 3 forecast.

Strong winds out of the south will rush into Kansas ahead of our next cold front. Winds will be strong with gusts over 40 MPH ...