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BWCA fire mostly contained, but wind poses risk

BWCA fire mostly contained, but wind poses risk

The huge wildfire still burning in the Boundary Waters Canoe Areas is 64 percent contained. But windy weather could test the fire lines cut through the forest to contain the blaze.
by Dan Kraker

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Iron Range DFLers want state to sue USFS over BWCA fire

Iron Range DFLers want state to sue USFS over BWCA fire

A group of five DFL state legislators from the Iron Range is asking the DNR and the Minnesota Attorney General to sue the U.S. Forest Service over its management of the Pagami Creek Fire, which is still burning in the Boundary Waters.
by Dan Kraker

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Fire takes out needed grocery, pharmacy in Babbitt

A fire has left this community in Northeastern Minnesota with no grocery store and pharmacy.
by Tom Crann

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Communication issues under review after Mpls. tornado

Communication issues under review after Mpls. tornado

MPR News reviewed hundreds of documents on the response to the May tornado in Minneapolis and found some problems with communication. Officials say the response went well overall.
by Jessica Mador

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Fatal Minn. crash involving pedestrian investigated

The State Patrol is investigating a fatal crash involving a female pedestrian near Hampton.

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BWCA fire slowly being contained

BWCA fire slowly being contained

The Pagami Creek fire in northeastern Minnesota is now 35 percent contained. The fire is expected to burn quietly through the weekend, as the ground takes time to dry out from recent rain.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Forest managers defend decisions in BWCA fire

Forest managers defend decisions in BWCA fire

Rains in northeastern Minnesota have muffled the Pagami Creek fire for the time being. Forest managers are using the breathing space to look back at how they've handled the fire so far -- and to justify their actions to local critics.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Rain slows BWCA blaze, stalls firefighters' efforts

Rain slows BWCA blaze, stalls firefighters' efforts

New rain in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is helping suppress the Pagami Creek fire, but it also put an early end to Wednesday's efforts to contain the blaze.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Oufitters say it's business as usual in Boundary Waters area

Oufitters say it's business as usual in Boundary Waters area

Heavy rain is expected to keep the massive Pagami Creek wildfire contained, and some businesses and outfitters in Ely and the surrounding area want their customers to know that the Boundary Waters remains open for business.
by Tom Robertson

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