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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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Weekly Conservation Officer Reports for Northeast Minnesota

May 14, 2025 06:32AM ● By Editor

The weekly Conservation Officer Reports for Northeast Minnesota can be found below - MN DNR - 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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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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DNR expands all-terrain track chair program thanks to Get Out MORE

May 11, 2025 05:23AM ● By Content Editor

The electric powered chairs enable visitors to explore trails and other areas within state parks and recreation areas that can’t be accessed using a regular wheelchair or may not otherwise be accessible to visitors with mobility limitations - MN DNR - May 11, 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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Shoreline Solutions Workshop

May 09, 2025 06:28AM ● By Editor

A shoreline workshop for lakeside property owners - Cook County - May 9, 2025

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