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Little change in Minnesota's drought status as we head into another dry stretch

Sep 10, 2021 06:21AM ● By Editor

Despite our recent improvement in our dry conditions, and some green returning to our lawns, we are far from out of the woods and have a long way to go before ending our drought. By Cody Matz of Fox 9 News - September 9, 2021

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Superior National Forest - Greenwood Lake wildfire update - September 9, 2021

Sep 09, 2021 10:57AM ● By Editor

Heavy equipment will clean up along the northern fire perimeter on Hwy 1 and Pitcha Lake road. On the west side of the fire, crews continue patrolling and monitoring the Hwy 2 corridor. From the Superior National Forest - September 9, 2021

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Superior National Forest - John Ek and Whelp wildfires update - September 9, 2021

Sep 09, 2021 10:20AM ● By Editor

The Northern Rockies Incident Management Team 3 will return management of the fires back to the Superior National Forest on Sunday at 6:00 am. The team will continue to manage the Greenwood Fire. From the Superior National Forest - September 9, 2021

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Video: Cabin owners in Greenwood fire area return to their properties

Sep 09, 2021 06:13AM ● By Editor

On their way in to the Highway One cooridor, people were required to provide proof of their identification and residence. They then received a pass to come in and out of the area. By Emily Ness of WDIO-TV - September 8, 2021

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Superior National Forest - Greenwood Lake wildfire update - September 8, 2021

Sep 08, 2021 12:17PM ● By Editor

Fire crews will continue to identify hot spots on the eastern and southern fire perimeters. Tracked feller bunchers will be utilized to clear trees on the southeast corner to help fire crews access the hot spots that are buried underneath. From Superior National Forest - September 8, 2021

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Sheltering inside may not protect you from the dangers of wildfire smoke

Sep 08, 2021 09:54AM ● By Editor

The research shows, in detail for the first time, the depth of the public health risk millions of Americans are being exposed to every climate-fueled fire season. By Nathan Rott from Minnesota Public Radio News - September 7, 2021

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Superior National Forest - John Ek and Whelp wildfires update - September 8, 2021

Sep 08, 2021 09:10AM ● By Editor

Little fire growth has occurred on the John Ek Fire the last few days. Crews have completed contingency lines on three sides of the fire (on the north side from Gabimichigami Lake to Tuscarora Lake; on the east side from Little Saganaga Lake to Dent Lake; and on the west side from Little Saganaga Lake to Pan Lake.) From the Superior National Forest - September 8, 2021

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Superior National Forest - Greenwood Lake wildfire update - September 7, 2021

Sep 07, 2021 11:06AM ● By Editor

Fire crews will patrol and mop up along Highway 2, extinguishing any pockets of heat they find. Along the southern and eastern fire perimeter, crews will patrol and secure the fire edge with direct handline construction. From the Superior National Forest - September 7, 2020

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Superior National Forest - John Ek and Whelp wildfires update - September 7, 2021

Sep 07, 2021 09:02AM ● By Editor

Structure protection crews are still doing Firewise work (assessing structures, removing debris and thinning fuels near homes) on the south side of the Gunflint Trail, from Poplar Lake to Round Lake and Tuscarora Lodge. From Superior National Forest - September 7, 2021

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Video: "This is an unusual year, and it's not done:" Gov. Walz and other MN leaders visit Greenwood fire site

Sep 07, 2021 05:16AM ● By Editor

Walz was joined by Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith, who hope to see the infrastructure bill they have been working on pass. The bipartisan bill includes money to support fighting fires. By Emily Ness of WDIO-TV - September 6, 2021

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