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DNR reminds off-highway vehicle riders to prioritize their safety

Aug 31, 2021 12:36PM ● By Editor

OHV riders also need to take precautions to avoid inadvertently setting fires. From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - August 31, 2021

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Minnesota tops 300 traffic deaths in 2021; earliest in year since 2007

Aug 31, 2021 07:46AM ● By Editor

By Gracie Stockton of KSTP-TV - August 30, 2021

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Video: Progress made on northern Minnesota wildfires, but burning could last until snowfall

Aug 30, 2021 06:48AM ● By Editor

While it’s early, fire information officer Marty Christensen said there’s a chance those fires could stretch as far as the Gun Flint Trail. By Ben Henry of KSTP-TV - August 30, 2021

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Superior National Forest - Greenwood Fire Update and Map for August 29, 2021

Aug 29, 2021 12:30PM ● By Editor

Hand crews and heavy equipment operators took advantage of cool temperatures, high humidity, and light rain to improve firelines on the west and north perimeters of the Greenwood Fire. From the Superior National Forest - August 29, 2021

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Intense wildfire year prompts additional restrictions in northeast Minnesota

Aug 28, 2021 07:01AM ● By Editor

Wildfire conditions in Minnesota continue to worsen and are now prompting restrictions on mechanized operations and dispersed camping. From the Minnesota DNR - August 27, 2021

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New map app now available for accurate scope on Greenwood Fire

Aug 27, 2021 08:37PM ● By Editor

The map, which shows evacuation zones, road closures, and trail closures, was a team effort amongst St. Louis and Lake Counties Emergency Management Teams and the US Forest Service. By Peter Kvietkauskas of KBJR-TV - August 27, 2021

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Superior National Forest - Greenwood Fire Update and Map for August 27, 2021

Aug 27, 2021 11:52AM ● By Editor

Crews and heavy fire equipment took advantage of cooler conditions and higher humidity to improve fire- lines in the west and north parts of the fire, including some use of defensive fire operations. From the Superior National Forest - August 27, 2021

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Superior National Forest - John Ek and Whelp wildfire updates - August 27, 2021

Aug 27, 2021 11:47AM ● By Editor

Firefighters are now on the ground on the Whelp Fire. If weather conditions allow, a reconnaissance crew will also be inserted into the John Ek Fire. From Superior National Forest - August 27, 2021

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Hit or miss: Greenwood Fire levels some cabins, spares others

Aug 27, 2021 06:32AM ● By Editor

Nearly 300 households remain evacuated from a large swath of land surrounding the fire, including homes along Lake County Highway 2 and several areas north of state Highway 1, around East and West Chub lakes, Jackpot, Slate Lake and the Mitawan Lake Road area. By Dan Kraker of Minnesota Public Radio News - August 26, 2021

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Superior National Forest - John Ek and Whelp Wildfire Updates - August 26, 2021

Aug 26, 2021 11:56AM ● By Editor

Yesterday showed minimal fire activity on both fires. Unless weather conditions do not allow, firefighting resources will be inserted into the Whelp Fire today, while the John Ek Fire will continue to be monitored by air. From the Superior National Forest - August 26, 2021

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