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Minnesota Extends Emergency as Wildfires Rage | Duluth News
Minnesota’s governor has extended a peacetime emergency declaration for 30 more days as crews battle 17 wildfires near the Canadian border, mobilizing over 150 firefighters, 18 aircraft, and 4 helicopters to combat flames that’ve scorched 55,000 acres in the Superior National Forest. Extreme heat and dry conditions are fueling the blaze, while the state taps its disaster fund to cover 75% of costs without federal delays. Officials warn this early-season outbreak signals a worsening climate crisis—and a growing need for preparedness. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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