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Forest Service closing Boundary Waters amid extreme heat, wildfires

Forest Service closing Boundary Waters amid extreme heat, wildfires

The U.S. Forest Service is temporarily closing the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness as concerns grow over the multiple wildfires burning in northeastern Minnesota and an extremely hot, dry weather forecast into the upcoming week.
by Andrew Krueger and Kirsti Marohn

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Tornado near Detroit Lakes leaves mess to clean up, as well as opportunities for scammers

Tornado near Detroit Lakes leaves mess to clean up, as well as opportunities for scammers

The EF-2 tornado that hit earlier this week near Detroit Lakes has left damage and debris in its wake. Minnesota state officials warn that extreme weather events can bring scam contractors looking to turn a profit, and residents should be cautious about signing contracts.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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Wildfires force Forest Service to close access to parts of Boundary Waters, ban campfires

Wildfires force Forest Service to close access to parts of Boundary Waters, ban campfires

The U.S. Forest Service is closing public access to a large swath of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area northwest of Ely, and the agency has also banned campfires, as several small wildfires burn in the wilderness.
by Dan Kraker

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NWS says Detroit Lakes-area tornado path was 7 miles long with windspeeds of 115 mph

NWS says Detroit Lakes-area tornado path was 7 miles long with windspeeds of 115 mph

The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado with windspeeds of 115 mph touched down Monday in an area north of Detroit Lakes. A few people were injured, and the twister downed trees and power lines and damaged homes and buildings.
by Andrew Krueger, Annie Baxter and Mathew Holding Eagle III

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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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