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Minnesota Wildfires: Crisis and Recovery | Duluth News
Minnesota’s wildfire crisis is escalating, with over 64,000 acres burned and just 51% of fires contained—prompting a massive, round-the-clock response from more than 1,000 personnel and aerial resources. Governor Tim Walz praised community cooperation and evacuations, while acknowledging the severe economic toll on tourism and the looming threat as fire season peaks. Officials are now balancing immediate containment with future preparedness, hinting at easing restrictions like overnight permits in the Boundary Waters, while recovery efforts and potential relief packages remain uncertain…
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