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Gunflint Trail roads reopening after spring storm washouts

May 13, 2025 10:07AM ● By Content Editor

Following multiple washouts from spring storms late last month, work has been in progress to repair affected roads, particularly in the Gunflint Trail area - Boreal Community Media - May 13, 2025

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An update on the three wildfires in northern Minnesota as St. Louis County Sheriff Ramsay warns of another "heavy fire day"

May 13, 2025 09:11AM ● By Content Editor

Three wildfires continue to burn on Tuesday in northern Minnesota, prompting evacuations and closures in St. Louis and Lake Counties - Boreal Community Media - May 13, 2025

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Updated: Grass/Wildfires in Ault Township prompt Evacuations

May 12, 2025 03:32PM ● By Editor

Currently, over 50 structures have been evacuated (houses and cabins), and there is an estimate of 3 houses that have burned down - St. Louis County Sheriff's Office - May 12, 2025

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Extreme fire danger, Red Flag Warnings issued for Cook County

May 12, 2025 08:43AM ● By Content Editor

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has placed the entire state under "extreme" fire risk, meaning the fire situation is "explosive," and can result in extensive property damage - Boreal Community Media - May 12, 2025

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Update: Canoeist body recovered in BWCA

May 11, 2025 07:29PM ● By Editor

On May 10, 2025 at approximately 2:17 PM, US Forest Service - USFS employees, reported to 911, that they had located a capsize canoe on Iron Lake in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area - BWCA north of Ely, Minnesota - St. Louis County Sheriff's Office - May 10, 2025

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Dangerous fire weather expected

May 10, 2025 05:18AM ● By Editor

Outdoor fires can spread quickly out of control - National Weather Service Duluth - May 10, 2025

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Bandit Prescribed Fire-Tofte District, Superior National Forest

May 08, 2025 06:34AM ● By Editor

The East Zone Fire Staff are planning to conduct the Bandit Prescribed Burn on Saturday, May 10th - SNF - May 8, 2025

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Tofte District-Superior National Forest Wildlife Opening prescribed burns

May 02, 2025 05:52AM ● By Editor

The East Zone Fire Staff are planning to do several wildlife opening prescribed burns - SNF - May 2, 2025

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Cook County Highway Department to begin repairs on washed-out roads due to flooding from spring storms

Apr 29, 2025 01:46PM ● By Content Editor

Widespread storms throughout the day on April 28 brought 2-3 inches of rain to Cook County and Grand Portage, resulting in flooding and washed-out roads - Boreal Community Media - April 29, 2025

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Heavy rains cause minor stream flooding, advisory issued until 12:15 a.m. on Tuesday, April 29

Apr 28, 2025 06:41PM ● By Content Editor

Widespread heavy rain throughout the day on April 28 has caused flooding in small streams across Cook County, Grand Portage, and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness - Boreal Community Media - April 29, 2025

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