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Disasters

Boundary Waters fire a positive for ecology

Boundary Waters fire a positive for ecology

It's the biggest fire the Boundary Waters have seen in more than a century. But historically, big forest fires used to be commonplace in that area. In fact, they're part of a natural process that rejuvenates the ecosystem.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Rocky Mountain team takes over Pagami Creek fire management

Rocky Mountain team takes over Pagami Creek fire management

The size and scope of fighting the Pagami Creek wildfire in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is growing by leaps and bounds.
by Dan Kraker

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BWCA fire pauses with help from weather

BWCA fire pauses with help from weather

Rain, cooler temperatures and even a few snow showers helped more than 300 firefighters on Wednesday as they continued to struggle to get a handle on the Pagami Creek wildfire.
by Dan Kraker

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The BWCA fires

The BWCA fires

As fire rages across the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, what will it take to contain it? What will the devastation mean to the state's forests?

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Map: The Boundary Waters fire

This map shows the perimeter of the fire currently burning in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, as well as closed entry points.
by Nathaniel Minor

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40 firefighters battle Uptown blaze

Firefighters rescued three people from a burning home on the 3300 block of Bryant Ave. S. in Minneapolis at about 5:15 a.m. on Wednesday.
by Tim Nelson

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Aerial photos of the fire in BWCA

Aerial photos of the fire in BWCA

Fire raging in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness continues to spread. Authorities now estimate that the wildfire in northern Minnesota has engulfed about 100,000 acres -- about ten times its reported size just 24 hours ago.

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Photos: The Pagami Creek fire in NE Minn.

Photos: The Pagami Creek fire in NE Minn.

A forest fire in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness exploded in size in recent days as weather conditions have done little to slow its growth.

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Missing toddler found in Minn. cornfield

A police dog helped authorities find a missing toddler in a Benton County cornfield.

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