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Gusty winds increase the fire concerns Monday

Monday turns even hotter than the weekend was for much of Minnesota. Storms north bring some rain but also winds that increase the fire risk.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Hot, dry conditions show no sign of letting up in Minnesota

Hot, dry conditions show no sign of letting up in Minnesota

Heat and drought conditions are forecast to continue this week in Minnesota, with temperatures climbing into the 90s across much of the state and little rain — putting additional stress on crops and expanding the threat of wildfires. 
by Riham Feshir

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Rangers clear BWCA closure zone as officials keep eye on Quetico wildfires

Rangers clear BWCA closure zone as officials keep eye on Quetico wildfires

Rangers worked through the weekend to reach campers spread across a vast swath of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness that's now closed to visitors amid a growing threat from wildfires just across the Canadian border.
by Andrew Krueger

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Huge Oregon blaze grows as wildfires burn across western U.S.

Huge Oregon blaze grows as wildfires burn across western U.S.

The destructive Bootleg Fire just north of the California border grew to more than 476 square miles, an area about the size of Los Angeles, as critically dangerous fire weather loomed in the coming days.
by The Associated Press

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Temperatures increase this week and so does the fire risk

Temperatures increase this week and so does the fire risk

As Minnesota heads into another prolonged hot stretch, the drier weather also continues, exacerbating drought conditions and elevating the fire risk.
by Nicole Mitchell

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A warm and hazy Sunday

The state finishes out the weekend with more warm, dry, and hazy weather.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Deepening drought prompts Minnesota to step up response

Deepening drought prompts Minnesota to step up response

Minnesota officials have stepped up their drought response as the state grows drier. The drought is threatening water supplies and agriculture, and raising the risk for more wildfires.
by The Associated Press

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Warmer and muggier with little rain likely

Warmer and muggier with little rain likely

Sun-parched weather will continue into next week. Temperatures will warm slowly. Any rain next week looks to be widely scattered.
by Bill Endersen

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Europe flood death toll tops 160; costly rebuilding ahead

Europe flood death toll tops 160; costly rebuilding ahead

Rescue workers labored to deal with damage laid bare by receding water Saturday as the death toll from disastrous flooding in Western Europe rose above 160 and thoughts turned to the lengthy job of rebuilding communities that were devastated in minutes.
by The Associated Press

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