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Spice Lake Fire BWCAW Friday, June 16 AM Update

Jun 16, 2023 09:47AM ● By Content Editor

Here is the latest information from the US Forest Service about the Spice Lake BWCAW fire that started on June 13, 2023 - Superior National Forest - June 16, 2023

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Superior National Forest Closes Area around Spice Lake Wildfire in BWCAW

Jun 15, 2023 07:15PM ● By Editor

A portion of lands within the BWCAW in the Superior National Forest will be closed effective June 16. From the USDA Forest Service - June 15, 2023 at 7:15 p.m.

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Superior National Forest Spice Lake Wildfire June 14, 8:00 pm - Update

Jun 14, 2023 08:43PM ● By Editor

See the latest updates on the Spice Lake fire. From the USDA Forest Service - June 14, 2023.

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Wildfire detected near Spice Lake in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness

Jun 14, 2023 08:54AM ● By Content Editor

Late in the afternoon on June 13th, a 30-acre wildfire was detected between Spice Lake and Ogishkemuncie Lake in the BWCAW - Superior National Forest - June 14, 2023

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Burning restrictions, including BWCAW, begin Wednesday, June 14 for Carlton, Cook, Lake and St. Louis counties

Jun 13, 2023 10:08AM ● By Content Editor

While residents and visitors in Carlton, Cook, Lake, and St. Louis counties may still see plenty of green vegetation, the current fire situation remains dangerous - MN DNR - June 13, 2023

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Authorities share tips to avoid dangerous situation after black bear attack in Nisswa

Jun 01, 2023 08:57AM ● By Content Editor

Authorities are sharing tips for how to avoid a dangerous situation after a black bear attack in Nisswa last week sent a woman to the hospital - Northern News Now - June 1, 2023

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Authorities battle wildfire near Ely Saturday

May 28, 2023 06:25AM ● By Editor

According to a DNR spokesperson, the fire is burning about 10 to 15 acres as of 7:00 p.m. Saturday. From Northern News Now - May 28, 2023.

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Critical fire weather conditions today

May 28, 2023 06:04AM ● By Editor

Critical fire weather conditions will continue today due to low relative humidity and dry fuels. From the National Weather Service in Duluth - May 28, 2023.

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Not just the waves: the dangerous cold of Lake Superior

May 26, 2023 09:54AM ● By Content Editor

So far this year, there have been 15 drownings on the Great Lakes, including two on Lake Superior - WDIO News - May 26, 2023

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Be BearWise this summer while recreating outdoors

May 23, 2023 08:56AM ● By Content Editor

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds hikers, campers and others recreating outdoors to be aware of bears and learn how to prevent conflicts - MN DNR - May 23, 2023

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