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Wildfires Receding in Northern Minnesota | Minneapolis News
Evacuation orders are lifting across northern Minnesota, but parts of the Boundary Waters remain closed through mid-August, with some trails possibly shutting down by late September. Major fires, including the Little Knife at 90% containment and the July Lightning complex burning over 74,000 acres, are still active, with crews tackling others like the Bear Trap Fire at 45% containment. Local businesses hit hard by tourism losses are calling for relief as the region braces for lingering risks — including strong winds and temporary flight restrictions — even as a cold front brings rain to help…
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