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Superior National Forest - Greenwood Lake wildfire update - September 6, 2021

Sep 06, 2021 10:12AM ● By Editor

The heavy equipment task force completed their fuel break and concentrated on cleaning up slash on Stoney River Grade. The structure group finished their work and those resources will be inserted into other areas of the fire where needed. From Superior National Forest - September 6, 2021

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Superior National Forest - John Ek and Whelp wildfires update - September 6, 2021

Sep 06, 2021 06:53AM ● By Editor

On Sunday, crews completed the contingency lines they have worked on the last several days, widening and clearing portages and setting up sprinkler systems. They have completed this line on the north side of the fire from Ogishkemuncie Lake to Tuscarora Lake and on the east from Little Saganaga Lake to Dent Lake. From Superior National Forest - September 6, 2021

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Cooler weather, rain showers aid crews working to contain Minnesota wildfires

Sep 06, 2021 05:21AM ● By Editor

Crews working on the north and west perimeter of the Greenwood Lake fire "began hauling out fire hose and other equipment, as the threat to structures was reduced," officials said Sunday. Meanwhile efforts to build fire lines on the south and east sides of the fire continue. From Minnesota Public Radio News - September 5, 2021

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Superior National Forest - Greenwood Lake wildfire update - September 5, 2021

Sep 05, 2021 12:10PM ● By Editor

Fire crews will patrol and mop up along the Highway 1 and 2 corridors. Hand crews and tracked equipment will continue direct line construction along the north and east perimeters of the fire. From the Superior National Forest - September 5, 2021

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Safety on the water a prerequisite for successful boating as summer turns to fall

Sep 03, 2021 12:44PM ● By Editor

This year already has been the deadliest in more than a decade on the state’s waterways, highlighting the need for people to be safe as they hit the water for the long weekend. So far this year, 17 people have lost their lives in boating accidents in Minnesota, which is the highest number since 2005. From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - September 3, 2021

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Superior National Forest - John Ek and Whelp wildfires update - September 3, 2021

Sep 03, 2021 11:27AM ● By Editor

Please join fire managers for a public meeting Saturday, September 4, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. at the Gunflint Trail Fire Department Hall #1 (Schaap Center), 7501 Gunflint Trail. This meeting is specific to the John Ek and Whelp Fires. From the Superior National Forest - September 3, 2021

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Extreme drought continues in northern Minnesota

Sep 03, 2021 06:18AM ● By Editor

Thursday's U.S. Drought Monitor update says extreme drought conditions persist across the majority of northern Minnesota affecting more than 37% of the state. From WDIO-TV - September 2, 2021

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Superior National Forest - Managed Forest wildfires update - September 2, 2021

Sep 02, 2021 04:50PM ● By Editor

This will be the FINAL Forest Managed Fires Fact Sheet Unless Fire Activity Increases. From Superior National Forest - September 2, 2021

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Superior National Forest - John Ek and Whelp wildfires update - September 2, 2021

Sep 02, 2021 02:28PM ● By Editor

As of 8:00 a.m. on September 2, the Cook County Sheriff’s Office has changed the evacuation status of the Upper Gunflint Trail, from the south side of Loon Lake west to the end of the Gunflint trail, back to “Ready” status. There are no mandatory evacuations in Cook County currently. From the Superior National Forest - September 2, 2021

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Superior National Forest - Greenwood Lake wildfire update - September 2, 2021

Sep 02, 2021 01:35PM ● By Editor

Today’s operational priorities are: continue mop-up, improve containment lines, and remove hazardous and fallen trees along roads. With higher humidity and a chance of some rain in the forecast, firefighters will look for opportunities to use direct firefighting tactics along the eastern fire perimeter. From the Superior National Forest - September 2, 2021

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