Minnesota Wildfires

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Officials warn of extreme fire danger in northern Minnesota
State and federal land managers are warning of extreme fire danger across northeastern Minnesota, as a lack of precipitation, low humidity, warm temperatures and strong winds combine to create ideal conditions for wildfires.