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Wildfires burn nearly 73,000 acres in U.S. and Canada as crews watch for new lightning fires

The U.S. Forest Service says wildfires have burned nearly 73,000 acres in the U.S. and Canada. The agency says about 1,000 personnel are working on the fires, which are about 60 percent contained. Officials say crews are monitoring the Chub Fire southwest of Crane Lake and the Camp Fire northeast of Ely. They’re also watching for new fires that may have started from recent lightning strikes.Minnesota economic development officials say the tax that funds the state’s paid family and medical leave program will stay flat for 2027. The Department of Employment and Economic Development says the…

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