Paul Lundgren - State Wildfire Section Manager

KAXE | By Heidi Holtan,

John Bauer

Published May 10, 2018 at 2:38 PM CDT

Heidi and John spoke with Paul Lundgren State of Minnesota Wildfire Section Manager about:

Burning restrictions and why they contribute to wildfire prevention (30 percent reduction in Minnesota wildfires during the last decade).
Consequences of an escaped burn pile – injury and property destruction
Number of wildfires and acres burned so far in spring 2018

Information on Burning Restrictions visit the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

Online Burning Permits Or visit your local DNR office.

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Heidi Holtan

Heidi Holtan is News and Public Affairs Director for Northern Community Radio. She is on-air host and executive producer for the Morning Show and is also responsible for our local presence on All Things Considered and As It Happens. She produces thoughtful segments like Dig Deep and Strong Women.

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John Bauer

John has been listening to KAXE since the early days in 1976, and has worked as our Development Director since 1995. You can hear him on the Morning Show on Thursdays and Fridays. He is also the women’s basketball coach at Itasca Community College. John loves animals, golf, and complaining about the Minnesota Twins.

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