‘Unhealthy’ air quality expected in eastern Minnesota through Monday afternoon due to wildfire smoke

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Live updates: Wildfires in Minnesota

Mathew Holding Eagle III

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Dozens of firefighters from around the country have set up camp at Memorial High School in Ely to help fight Minnesota wildfires.

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Members of Blue Mountain Fire Suppression Inc pose for photo

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A street next to a school is packed with fire response trucks.

A man pitches a tent on a high school football field.

A man in a black jacket poses for a photo in front of tents on a football field.

A man looks at his phone while sitting on bleachers with a towel draped over his shoulders. Rows of tents are seen on the field in front of him.

A man in a black hoodie and black hat posing for photo

A banner in the window of a car shop reads, "Thank you firefighters."

A bronze sculpture depicts two explorers paddling a canoe.

A red pickup truck is parked on a street outside a home.

A billboard reads, "Discover Ely's rich history!"

Camping tents are arranged on a high school football field.

Tents housing fire crews on a football field

Wildland firefighters from around the country set up camp at Ely high school

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