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Timberwolves and Minnesota Frost both advance in respective playoff series

The Timberwolves have advanced to the NBA Western Conference championship series for a second straight year. And the Minnesota Frost topped the Toronto Scepters Wednesday 4-3 in overtime to win a PWHL semifinal playoff series 3-1 and advance to the finals.
by Phil Picardi

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Uncontrolled wildfires continue to burn and grow in northeastern Minnesota

Two large wildfires burning uncontrolled in northeastern Minnesota grew significantly overnight. The Jenkins Creek fire more than doubled in size and has now burned more than 20,000 acres of forest, or about 31 square miles. It's burning north in a long, narrow band east of Hoyt Lakes and south of Babbitt.
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Wildfires continue to burn and grow in northeastern Minnesota

Three wildfires burning in northeastern Minnesota have exploded in size, driven by strong winds and hot, dry conditions. Preliminary data from the Minnesota Department of Health show that 988 Minnesota Lifeline Centers answered about 90,000 contacts in 2024 — a 75 percent increase from 2023.
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Hot weather, wildfires continue in Minnesota

It’s another hot, dry, breezy day across the region -- creating more challenges for crews battling wildfires in northeast Minnesota. More than 40 homes and cabins have been destroyed by the fast-moving wildfires.
by Kelly Bleyer

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Crews in northeast Minnesota are fighting 3 rapidly-growing wildfires

Crews in northeast Minnesota are fighting three wildfires, two of which have grown to hundreds of acres in size. Gov. Tim Walz has authorized the Minnesota National Guard to help fire crews fight the blaze.
by Phil Picardi

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Campfire may have caused wildfire north of Duluth. Lawmakers barreling toward budget deadline

Authorities are still investigating what caused a fast-burning wildfire about 35 miles north of Duluth, but believe a campfire may be to blame. Much of Minnesota is under an air quality alert Monday. And Gov. Tim Walz is urging lawmakers to compromise as their budget deadline quickly approaches.
by Kelly Bleyer

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Northern Minnesota wildfire prompts evacuations. Air quality alert in effect later Monday

A rapidly-spreading wildfire prompted evacuations Sunday northeast of Duluth. The Camphouse fire was reported just after 1 p.m. near Brimson and quickly grew amid gusty winds and extremely dry conditions. An air quality alert goes into effect Monday afternoon and evening for most of Minnesota.
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Rep. Stauber weighs in on Medicaid, Macalester offering international students summer stay

Minnesota Congressman Pete Stauber said Congressional Republicans don’t want to cut Medicaid; they want to make it harder to bilk the system. Disability advocates are pushing back against a proposal to repeal a ban on seclusions for young students.
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First U.S.-born pope elected. Summer fishing season opens

Catholics across Minnesota reacted with surprise and excitement after Chicago-born Robert Prevost, who took the name Leo XIV, was named the next pope on Thursday afternoon. The opening of the summer fishing season this weekend is expected to bring a flood of anglers to Minnesota lakes.
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Catholics react to pope news; U of M talks Trump administration grant funding cuts

Local Catholics are excited about the election of Pope Leo XIV from Chicago. "We have a pope! An American!" said Joan McLeod and Gailyn Ryan. The University of Minnesota says it has lost more than 70 federal grants totaling more than $22 million in Trump administration budget cuts and that it does not know what's coming next. And the first Republican contender has entered the 2026 Minnesota governor's race.
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