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Minnesota Wildfires Update and Reopening | Minneapolis News
Governor Tim Walz is holding an urgent 10:45 AM briefing with top officials to tackle Minnesota’s wildfire crisis—just as the Boundary Waters begins reopening after two weeks of closures. The Bear Trap fire, now 40% contained and having burned nearly 38,000 acres, underscores the scale of the damage. While most of the state faces low-to-moderate fire risk, northeastern Minnesota remains under elevated restrictions, and a central region is in high danger. With tens of thousands of acres scorched, officials are racing to restore safety, resources, and access—while reminding everyone that…
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