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Heavy smoke expected in Minnesota as dangerous Canadian wildfires force 17K to evacuate
Minnesota authorities warned of unhealthy levels of exposure to particles from wildfires. Symptoms include shortness of ...
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Wildfires endanger Minnesota’s peatlands – but we can protect them
With embers from Minnesota’s wildfires still smoldering and Canadian smoke darkening our skies, it’s worth remembering that ...
When to expect the heaviest Canadian wildfire smoke in Minnesota this weekend
All of Minnesota will experience poor air quality this weekend as smoke — both near the surface and at higher altitudes — ...
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Southern Minnesota firefighter dies by suicide, effort to support family and firefighters underway
A southern Minnesota community laid to rest a firefighter whose death is being considered a line of duty death — Andrew Karels died by suicide in the weeks following a traumatic farm accident call ...
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Minnesota wildfire in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness has been 100% contained
The Munger Shaw fire, which spans more than 1,200 acres southeast of Cotton, was 95% contained. Even as Minnesota wildfires have been reaching full containment, Minnesotans are still feeling the ...
Man arrested for starting a wildfire in St. Louis County, Minnesota
An Eveleth, Minnesota man has been arrested after police say he intentionally set fire to a wooded area. According to court ...
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As with humans, wildfire smoke can be 'ruff' on pets, expert says
The Fargo-Moorhead area recently saw smokey air from Canadian wildfires. A veterinary professor from NDSU discusses how to ...
Hugo's Bar still serving as community hub one month after northland wildfires
The Willemarcks say just because the roadblocks are down and their back room is back in service, the community support has ...