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Minnesota wildfires continue burning; More states report cyberattacks on water systems

Fires still burning in parts of the Boundary Waters have charred nearly 65,000 acres. And federal officials say Minnesota was one of at least seven states that reported cyberattacks on city water systems last week.
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Vance Boelter due in court Monday for first appearance on state charges

The man serving life in federal prison for killing former DFL House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark is due in Hennepin County court Monday afternoon to make his first appearance on state charges. Meanwhile, small business owners in northeastern Minnesota told their state legislators that the wildfires are having a “disastrous” impact on their bottom lines.
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Wildfires burn nearly 73,000 acres in U.S. and Canada as crews watch for new lightning fires

The U.S. Forest Service says wildfires have burned nearly 73,000 acres in the U.S. and Canada. The agency says about 1,000 personnel are working on the fires, which are about 60 percent contained. Officials say crews are monitoring the Chub Fire southwest of Crane Lake and the Camp Fire northeast of Ely. They’re also watching for new fires that may have started from recent lightning strikes.
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Hundreds of thousands of Haitians across the country face uncertainty as their Temporary Protected Status ends

Several new Minnesota laws about domestic violence are taking effect soon. Meanwhile, Temporary Protected Status for people from Haiti ended this week, leaving hundreds of thousands of Haitians across the country facing uncertainty — including some in Minnesota.
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Parts of the BWCA reopen to overnight camping

State legislators from across the country are vowing to introduce legislation that makes it possible for residents to directly sue federal agents who violate their constitutional rights. Meanwhile, parts of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area is reopening to overnight camping.
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St. Paul police chief accuses mayor of sexual harassment

St. Paul Police Chief Axel Henry is accusing Mayor Kaohly Her of sexual harassment. A spokesperson for the mayor confirmed that an investigation is underway.
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Elon Musk challenges anti-nudification law. St. Paul Mayor Her accused of inappropriate comments

One of the lawmakers who led an anti-nudification bill in the Minnesota House says she expected AI companies to challenge the law. And St. Paul Police Chief Axel Henry is alleging that Mayor Kaohly Her directed inappropriate sexual comments toward him and other city staff.
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Minnesota wildfires continue; Cyberattack targets Minnesota water

Wildfires in northeast Minnesota have taken a heavy toll on Ely's tourism economy, with some business owners reporting profits are down as much as 70 percent. And state officials say more than 30 local water systems in Minnesota were hit by a cyberattack this week.
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Wildfires in northeastern Minnesota are more than 50 percent contained, firefighting officials say

Firefighting officials say the wildfires in northeastern Minnesota are more than 50 percent contained. While fighting fires and protecting property remain the priorities, authorities are also looking to prevent future fires. Meanwhile, A man charged with threatening ICE agents in Minnesota pleaded not guilty Monday.
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