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Walz meets with fire responders as crews gain ground on North Shore blaze

Walz meets with fire responders as crews gain ground on North Shore blaze

Gov. Tim Walz received a briefing on the Stewart Trail Fire, which is more than 60 percent contained. Residents are getting their first look at their homes and cabins in the burn area.
by Dan Kraker

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Flanders Fire in Crow Wing County now 60 percent contained

Flanders Fire in Crow Wing County now 60 percent contained

The fire started Saturday and had grown to more than 1,600 acres in size by Sunday night. Crews continue working to strengthen containment lines and extinguish hot spots.
by Kirsti Marohn and MPR News Staff

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Stewart Trail Fire on Minnesota’s North Shore is now 62 percent contained

Stewart Trail Fire on Minnesota’s North Shore is now 62 percent contained

A wildfire on the North Shore that burned more than 30 buildings is now more than 60 percent contained — with favorable weather conditions helping firefighting crews. Residents are being allowed back into the burn area this afternoon to check on damage to their homes or cabins. Officials say the fire was started by a downed power line.
by Dan Kraker and MPR News Staff

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Fergus Falls hosts homecoming for ‘American Idol’ Top 5 finalist Chris Tungseth

Fergus Falls hosts homecoming for ‘American Idol’ Top 5 finalist Chris Tungseth

Fergus Falls construction worker Chris Tungseth returned home to celebrate his “American Idol” achievement. He is the first Minnesotan to make it to the semifinals of the show.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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Stewart Trail Fire near Two Harbors now 62 percent contained; at least 30 buildings burned

Stewart Trail Fire near Two Harbors now 62 percent contained; at least 30 buildings burned

The Minnesota Incident Command Center reported late Sunday that the Stewart Trail wildfire burning north east of Two Harbors along Lake Superior’s North Shore is now 62 percent contained, but officials say there is still concern.
by Andrew Krueger, Dan Kraker and MPR News Staff

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Duluth Dylan Fest celebrates city’s most famous native son’s 85th birthday

Duluth Dylan Fest celebrates city’s most famous native son’s 85th birthday

The week-long festival begins with a birthday party outside his childhood home in Hibbing on May 27, and concludes with a birthday bash in Duluth on May 24, where the famed songwriter was born in 1941.
by Dan Kraker

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