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Wildfire burning near Burntside Lake outside Ely forces evacuations

Wildfire burning near Burntside Lake outside Ely forces evacuations

The Birch Bay Fire has burned about 25 to 30 acres near the North Arm of Burntside Lake, about eight miles outside Ely. Nine cabins have been evacuated.
by Dan Kraker

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Environmental cleanup of St. Louis River nears completion

Environmental cleanup of St. Louis River nears completion

The St. Louis River where it flows into Lake Superior was heavily polluted for decades by a legacy of historic industrial pollution. Now Minnesota is on the cusp of completing the river’s environmental transformation.
by Dan Kraker

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U of M researchers to study how forward-facing sonar could affect Minnesota fish

U of M researchers to study how forward-facing sonar could affect Minnesota fish

Also known as forward-facing sonar, the technology lets anglers spot and track fish in real time. A team of researchers will study whether live-imaging sonar changes catch rates and what the long-term effects could be for fish populations in Minnesota lakes.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Duluth's iconic foam dome 'Flintstone House' hits the market

Duluth's iconic foam dome 'Flintstone House' hits the market

The foam-shell triple dome home, known locally as the “Flintstone House” or “Mushroom House” is for sale $369,999. Built in 1970, it was last for sale five years ago.
by Dan Kraker

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Rochester mayoral race getting crowded as NAACP’s Elegbede enters

Rochester mayoral race getting crowded as NAACP’s Elegbede enters

The field of candidates vying for the top office in the city of Rochester is getting crowded. The latest to enter is the local NAACP president, bringing the number of announced candidates to seven.
by Catharine Richert

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Flanders wildfire battle winding down as Crow Wing County takes stock of damage

Flanders wildfire battle winding down as Crow Wing County takes stock of damage

The county board extended its local emergency for the Flanders fire and is working to assess the cost of damages. The investigation continues into who is responsible for causing the blaze, which is now fully contained.
by Kirsti Marohn

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North Shore Highway 61 reopens after fire just in time for Memorial Day

North Shore Highway 61 reopens after fire just in time for Memorial Day

Highway 61 between Two Harbors and Silver Bay was closed for several days as firefighters worked to control the Stewart Trail Fire. With the fire now fully contained, the highway has reopened ahead of a busy holiday weekend for travel.
by Dan Kraker

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DNR identifies starting location, people of interest connected to Flanders Fire

DNR identifies starting location, people of interest connected to Flanders Fire

The Crow Wing County sheriff says he thinks a campfire may have caused the blaze. On Tuesday, fire crews continued working to put out remaining hot spots, and residents who live in the evacuation zone were able to return to their homes.
by Kirsti Marohn

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