Northern Minnesota Forest Reopens | Minneapolis News

Minneapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 10, 2026 · 1m

Northern Minnesota’s Superior National Forest is slowly reopening this Thursday, August 13th, after a wildfire season sparked by July lightning strikes. Fire crews are making progress containing major blazes like Camp, Sioux, Wolfpack, Bear Trap, and Thumb — which have burned over 73,000 acres. While campsites are accessible again, burn bans and flight restrictions remain in place across most counties. Local tourism businesses are still recovering from the disruption. Officials warn dry conditions and winds could still fuel fires, so visitors should check the forest’s website and county…