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Fueling firefighters who combat NE Minnesota wildfires requires proper nutritional prep

Fueling firefighters who combat NE Minnesota wildfires requires proper nutritional prep

Working long, intense shifts in extremely hot conditions battling the wildfires in northeast Minnesota can take a physical toll on firefighters. The Forest Service emphasizes getting adequate sleep, hydration, and it even has a nutrition specialist on site to ensure firefighters get the proper diet they need to endure the strenuous conditions.
by Hannah Yang

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Twins offense stalls in 2-0 loss to A's

Twins offense stalls in 2-0 loss to A's

Jacob Lopez allowed one hit in five innings, Lawrence Butler and Tyler Soderstrom drove in runs and the Athletics beat the Minnesota Twins 2-0 on Friday night.
by The Associated Press

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Judge orders feds to turn over grand jury evidence in Cities Church case

Judge orders feds to turn over grand jury evidence in Cities Church case

In a rare move, a U.S. magistrate judge ordered the Justice Department to turn over grand jury testimony and evidence to determine whether the government misled jurors while trying to obtain an indictment.
by Jon Collins

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Walz says lawmakers should pursue economic relief for Boundary Waters communities

Walz says lawmakers should pursue economic relief for Boundary Waters communities

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says a special legislative session should be in play to consider economic help for communities affected by wildfires. He will be forced to call one if he extends a peacetime emergency to combat them.
by Dana Ferguson

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Crews making progress containing NE Minnesota wildfires but hotter weather raises threat

Rainfall has helped slow wildfire activity in northeastern Minnesota, but hotter and windier weather Friday and through the weekend could fuel an increase in fire activity once again, which could affect Forest Service plans to re-open parts of the BWCA to the public.
by MPR News Staff

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