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Small fires prompt BWCA closures

Two small fires burning in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area have prompted the Superior National Forest to close some campsites and portages.
by Dan Kraker

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Virus likely causing dolphin deaths

Federal officials say a virus is likely what's causing hundreds of dead bottlenose dolphins to wash ashore along the East Coast.

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World's oldest wild black bear dies of old age

World's oldest wild black bear dies of old age

Minnesota wildlife officials say the world's oldest known wild black bear has died of old age at 39 1/2.

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DNR: Wolf that likely attacked teen had abnormalities

The wolf that was the likely culprit in an attack on a teenager in northern Minnesota had abnormalities in its jaw that would have made it difficult to capture and kill prey, state officials said.

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Forest managers want 'prescribed' fires to prevent wild ones

Forest managers want 'prescribed' fires to prevent wild ones

In an effort to prevent the kind of catastrophic fires burning across the western United States, northern Minnesota forest managers are laying the groundwork for a "prescribed" fire near Ely.
by Dan Kraker

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Teen suffers apparent wolf attack at north central Minn. campsite

The DNR is investigating an apparent wolf attack on a 16-year-old in northern Minnesota on Saturday. The boy was treated and released from the hospital.
by Conrad Wilson

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Mixed results in voting to set taxing districts around Minnesota lakes

Mixed results in voting to set taxing districts around Minnesota lakes

Minnesota Lake residents continue to challenge the establishment of Lake Improvement Districts,  with mixed results. A LID has the authority to levy fees, or taxes based on property value.  The money can be used to improve water quality.  The spread of aquatic invasive species has prompted more lake property owners to ask for the authority to Read more →
by Dan Gunderson

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Yosemite feels heat from secord-breaking Rim Fire

Yosemite feels heat from secord-breaking Rim Fire

Inaccessible terrain, strong winds and bone-dry conditions have hampered their efforts to contain the Rim Fire, which began Aug. 17 and has grown to become one of the biggest in California history.

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