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Boundary Waters Closure Due to Wildfires | Minneapolis News
Boundary Waters is shutting down due to raging wildfires fueled by a brutal heat wave—overnight and day-use permits canceled through Friday, with refunds already issued. The U.S. Forest Service has already closed 225,000 acres, and Governor Tim Walz declared a peacetime emergency, deploying the National Guard to battle 17 fires concentrated northwest of Ely near the Canadian border. Temperatures are expected to soar into the mid-90s, making conditions dangerous for all visitors. Safety comes first as officials scramble to contain the blaze. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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