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Minnesota Wildfires

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Wildlife and wildfire smoke: When to step in and when to leave nature alone

Wildlife and wildfire smoke: When to step in and when to leave nature alone

Tami Vogel, the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota’s executive director, joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition to clear up the confusion.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Wildfires burning north of Duluth largely contained, but increased fire danger looms

Wildfires burning north of Duluth largely contained, but increased fire danger looms

Massive wildfires that have burned more than 40 square miles of forest in northeast Minnesota are now largely contained, but state officials are warning of increased fire danger in the weeks and months ahead.
by Anika Besst and Dan Kraker

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After nearly two weeks, crews are getting the upper hand on northern Minnesota wildfires

After nearly two weeks, crews are getting the upper hand on northern Minnesota wildfires

Crews are getting the upper hand on two major wildfires still burning in northern Minnesota. The Camp House fire is now 90 percent contained, while the larger Jenkins Creek fire is 32 percent contained.
by Dan Kraker

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