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Closure on Caspers Hill

Jul 23, 2025 06:02PM ● By Editor

Due to heavy rains on Tuesday, July 22 & Wednesday, July 23, the Cook County Highway Department is closing Caspers Hill until flooding subsides and damage can be addressed - Cook County - July 23, 2025

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Superior Hiking Trail Association issues High Water Advisory for North Shore trails impacted by recent rainfall

Jul 18, 2025 09:05AM ● By Content Editor

Earlier this week, many parts of the Arrowhead region experienced excessive rainfall, resulting in minor flooding and washouts along rivers, creeks, roads, and trails - Boreal - July 18, 2025

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Alert for "Very Unhealthy" Air Quality issued through Monday, July 14

Jul 11, 2025 06:00PM ● By Editor

The northern half of Minnesota is expected to reach the purple air quality index (AQI) category considered very unhealthy for everyone - Minnesota DNR - July 11, 2025

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National Weather Service issues alert for campers in NE Minnesota due to potential severe storms

Jun 20, 2025 02:25PM ● By Content Editor

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Duluth has issued an alert for anyone camping in NE Minnesota, including the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Friday into early Saturday morning - Boreal - June 20, 2025

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Red Flag Warning issued for extreme fire risk for northern Cook and Lake Counties, Grand Portage

May 20, 2025 08:25AM ● By Editor

A Red Flag Warning means fires can spread quickly and grow out of control under the predicted weather conditions, including strong winds and low humidity levels - MN DNR - May 20, 2025

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Three northeastern Minnesota wildfires continue to burn uncontained, with yesterday a "slow-moving fire day," says Sheriff Ramsay

May 15, 2025 11:53AM ● By Content Editor

It was a slow-moving fire day on Wednesday, May 14, according to St. Louis County Sheriff Gordon Ramsay, as three fires continue to burn in St. Louis and Lake Counties - Boreal Community Media - May 15, 2025

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Recent wildfires are a reminder to refresh on emergency preparedness resources in Cook County

May 15, 2025 10:38AM ● By Content Editor

As three large wildfires continue to burn and grow in neighboring St. Louis and Lake Counties, Cook County staff remind community members of the importance of wildfire and emergency preparedness - Boreal - May 15, 2025

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Jensens Creek Fire reaches over 20,000 acres in size, Camp House Fire approaching 15,000 acres as fires continue to burn and grow

May 14, 2025 11:04AM ● By Content Editor

Three wildfires continue to burn and grow into Wednesday. St. Louis County Sheriff Gordon Ramsay said on Facebook Live that as of last night, all three fires are active and are not showing many signs of slowing - Boreal - May 14, 2025

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Over 140 structures lost to Camp House Fire, Munger Shaw Fire spreads with new evacuation alerts and warnings in place, fires 0% contained

May 13, 2025 06:30PM ● By Content Editor

Another hot, dry day has provided little relief for firefighters in Lake and St. Louis Counties - Boreal - May 13, 2025

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Update: Red Flag Warning, Air Quality Alert, and Extreme Fire Danger for Cook County and Grand Portage on May 13

May 13, 2025 05:11PM ● By Content Editor

Extreme fire danger continues Tuesday across most of Minnesota. Conditions that elevate the risk of rapid and uncontrollable fire spread are expected, including warm temperatures, winds from the south at 10-20 mph (with gusts of 15-25 mph), and low relative humidity around 15-30% - Boreal - May 13, 2025

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