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Disasters

Lightning identified as cause of Long 2 wildfire in the BWCAW, growth slow

Lightning identified as cause of Long 2 wildfire in the BWCAW, growth slow

A lightning-caused wildfire is burning in Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness as firefighters work to contain it near Pine Lake.

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Mississippi River cities turning to a new AI-assisted disaster insurance

Mississippi River cities turning to a new AI-assisted disaster insurance

Known as parametric insurance, it relies on satellites and sensors to alert when there is a weather event and an AI assistant to quickly assess the damage and make the appropriate pay out.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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Superior Shores Resort on North Shore of Lake Superior sold to investment firm

Superior Shores Resort on North Shore of Lake Superior sold to investment firm

Landmarq Capital purchased the resort this week for an undisclosed sum. When it was last sold in 2020 it went for nearly $15 million. The buyer then was Bryce Campbell, who has since been charged with arson for the fire that burned down another of his properties, the landmark Lutsen Resort lodge.
by Dan Kraker

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'People have lost everything': Minnesota Venezuelans seek help for earthquake victims

'People have lost everything': Minnesota Venezuelans seek help for earthquake victims

Minnesota Venezuelans are racing to collect and send supplies after devastating earthquakes struck their home country, killing nearly 1,500 people and leaving tens of thousands missing. 600 boxes of supplies collected in the Twin Cities are waiting to be shipped to Venezuela.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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Minnesota investigators say chainsaw likely sparked Birch Bay Fire

Minnesota investigators say chainsaw likely sparked Birch Bay Fire

A wildfire that has burned an estimated 33 acres near Ely was believed to be caused by U.S. Forest Service crews conducting prescribed burn preparation work to improve forest health and resilience.
by Nicole Ki

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