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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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Heat, critical fire weather conditions and air quality alerts

Heat, critical fire weather conditions and air quality alerts

It’ll be another hot day Monday with lots of sun, gusty winds and low humidity. Critical fire weather conditions persist Monday and Tuesday. Thunder is possible Wednesday night. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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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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Red flag warning in effect: Hot, dry, and windy conditions

Red flag warning in effect: Hot, dry, and windy conditions

Unseasonably warm temperatures continue to grip the region, with highs soaring into the 80s and 90s—more typical of June than early May. The heat, combined with low humidity and strong southerly winds, has prompted red flag warnings across much of the state.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Mother nature delivers record warmth for Mother's Day

Mother nature delivers record warmth for Mother's Day

Mother’s Day is shaping up to be a scorcher, with summer-like heat surging across Minnesota. Temperatures are expected to climb into the 80s and 90s, potentially breaking long-standing records in several cities. Alongside the heat, low humidity and strong southerly winds will create critical fire weather conditions, prompting red flag warnings across most of the state.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Slightly unusual 'atmospheric river' event to hit Southeast U.S.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says an "atmospheric river" event is set to hit Florida and other parts of the Southeast. The weather event typically occurs in the West.
by Jordan-Marie Smith

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Red flag warning issued for the state; record warmth for Sunday

Red flag warning issued for the state; record warmth for Sunday

Red flag warnings blanket nearly the entire state on Mother’s Day, with critical fire weather conditions expected to persist through Tuesday. Temperatures will soar into the 80s and 90s, with record highs possible in several locations.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Brief cooldown Saturday before record heat Sunday

Brief cooldown Saturday before record heat Sunday

A slight dip in temperatures Saturday before a summer-like heat wave arrives Sunday. Record setting temperatures are possible on Sunday. The combination of heat, low humidity, and gusty winds will also heighten the risk of critical fire weather across the region.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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