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May 15, 2025 2:55 PM

Northeastern Minnesotans activate to support those affected by and fighting wildfires

As wildfires spread across northeastern Minnesota, reporter Dan Kraker checked in with fire crews, community volunteers and those who lost their homes.

by Nina Moini and Dan Kraker

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May 15, 2025 4:00 AM

More crews, milder weather slow growth of northeast Minnesota wildfires

A break in the hot, dry weather is slowing the growth of several wildfires burning in northern Minnesota, which have scorched about 50 square miles and destroyed about 150 structures. More than 200 firefighters are now battling the fires, including four new elite hotshot crews that flew in from other parts of the country.

by Dan Kraker, Annie Baxter, Kirsti Marohn and Gracie Stockton

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May 14, 2025 4:00 AM

Reinforcements arrive in northeastern Minnesota to help battle growing wildfires

All together, the three fires have now consumed about 58 square miles of forest — an area larger than the city of Minneapolis.

by Dan Kraker, David Schaper and Annie Baxter

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May 13, 2025 1:28 PM

Minnesota wildfires: More than 20,000 acres of land, dozens of homes burned

Wildfires in northeastern Minnesota exploded in size overnight. Two of the fires have more than doubled in size in less than 24 hours.

by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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May 13, 2025 5:45 AM

Northeast Minnesota wildfires burn out of control, over 20,000 acres scorched

Fire crews are contending with another day of volatile fire conditions in northeast Minnesota on Tuesday, as they continue to battle large wildfires that have burned more than 20,000 acres and dozens of structures.

by Dan Kraker and Kirsti Marohn

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May 12, 2025 12:25 PM

Minnesota wildfire aggravated by high winds and dry conditions

Leanne Langeberg, public information officer for the Minnesota Interagency Fire Center, spoke with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer about the fire and fire safety on Monday’s Morning Edition.

by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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May 12, 2025 11:00 AM

Crews continue battling wildfire near Brimson, at least 3 homes and cabins burned

The Camp House Fire near Brimson has grown to 750 acres as of Monday morning. It was zero-percent contained as crews worked on the ground and from the air to douse the flames. Meanwhile, another large wildfire started Monday just a few miles away.

by Dan Kraker and Andrew Krueger

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May 11, 2025 8:17 PM

Fast-moving wildfire prompts evacuations of homes, cabins in northeast Minnesota

A fast-moving wildfire fueled by tinder-dry conditions and gusty winds prompted the evacuation of homes and cabins northeast of Duluth on Sunday. It was one of at least two large wildfires in Minnesota on Sunday.

by Andrew Krueger and Dan Kraker

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April 1, 2025 9:53 AM

On the heels of a dry winter, firefighters around the U.S. brace for wildfire risks

From the southwestern U.S. to Minnesota, Iowa and even parts of New Jersey, it was a dismal winter. Many communities marked record dryness between December and the end of February.

by The Associated Press