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Smoke, Masks, and Community in Ely | Minneapolis News
Smoke-choked skies and wildfire chaos are turning Ely, Minnesota, into a frontline community hub as locals rally around the historic State Theater—now handing out free N-95 masks and supplies. With air so thick you could taste it, residents and visitors alike are bracing for the fallout from raging fires near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Stories of last-minute escapes and record-breaking air quality in Duluth paint a picture of a region under siege. As the Ely City Council gears up with emergency and economic plans, the resilience of this tight-knit community shines…
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