ELY — A campfire ban for the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness will end Friday, June 12, the Superior National Forest announced Thursday.
The campfire ban in the Boundary Waters has been in place since June 6 due to dry weather conditions and wildfire concerns. It was previously set to expire on June 30.
Officials urged visitors "to be aware of weather conditions in the area and take precautions to ensure a safe visit," in a news release Thursday.
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Contributed/Bemidji Fire DepartmentThe Bemidji Fire Department responded to the multi-family structure fire in the nearby city of Wilton on June 10, 2026. -
Larissa Donovan/KAXEThe Paul Bunyan Playhouse is bringing back professional theater to the Historic Chief Theater for the first full season since 2023. -
Erin Bowman/KAXEChildren at the nature-based Roots and Wings Early Learning Center near LaPrairie typically spend five to six hours outside each day on the 25-acre campus. -
Contributed/Minnesota Chippewa TribeMembers of Minnesota Chippewa Tribe bands cast ballots for secretary-treasurers and tribal council representatives on June 9, 2026.
