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Campfires Banned in Northern Minnesota | Minneapolis News
Starting Sunday, July 12th, campfires are officially off-limits in Cook, Lake, and Northern St. Louis Counties—no more casual fires in the woods, even in fire rings. The Minnesota DNR’s sweeping restrictions cover all state lands, private property, and backcountry spots, leaving only designated state park fire rings, cabins, resorts, and permanent campgrounds as legal fire zones. Brush burning and fireworks are also banned statewide as part of a wildfire prevention effort with no set end date. This major move underscores the growing wildfire threat—and reminds us that enjoying nature means…
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