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

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

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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In Duluth, a controversial condo proposal brings out both NIMBYs and YIMBYs 

In Duluth, a controversial condo proposal brings out both NIMBYs and YIMBYs 

The Duluth City Council votes Monday on a controversial housing development project. It pits NIMBYs or "Not In My Backyard" opponents against so-called YIMBYs or “Yes In My Backyard,” who advocate for new housing. 
by Dan Kraker

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

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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Plan to move a Duluth parking lot for people experiencing homelessness riles residents

Plan to move a Duluth parking lot for people experiencing homelessness riles residents

A proposal to move a safe place where people experiencing homelessness in Duluth can sleep in their cars has pitted neighbors asking for their safety concerns to be addressed against what advocates say are misconceptions of homelessness. 
by Dan Kraker

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Forest Service won’t issue Boundary Waters canoeing permits at busy Ely and Grand Marais ranger stations

Forest Service won’t issue Boundary Waters canoeing permits at busy Ely and Grand Marais ranger stations

U.S. Forest Service officials have informed Boundary Waters permit holders and cooperating businesses that they won’t be issuing canoeing permits this coming season at popular ranger stations in Ely and Grand Marais.
by Dan Kraker

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Duluth wastewater plant captures methane to produce heat, power

Duluth wastewater plant captures methane to produce heat, power

A new project at a huge wastewater treatment plant in Duluth creates heat and power from the biogas that’s created during sewage treatment, saving the facility more than $1 million a year in electricity costs.
by Dan Kraker

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New program will make college classes accessible for students with an intellectual disability

New program will make college classes accessible for students with an intellectual disability

Lake Superior College received the state’s first Inclusive Higher Education Grant to make academic classes and programs more accessible to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
by Feven Gerezgiher

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