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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Larissa Donovan/KAXERelatives confirmed that 17-year-old Dylon Oothoudt of Walker was the male found dead Sept. 13, 2026, in a Cass Lake yard. An autopsy ruled the death a homicide by gunshot wound. -
Contributed/Brainerd Fire Department FacebookThe National Weather Service and public safety officials will be able to use data collected by the Climavision radar installed Sept. 15, 2026, to inform weather warnings. -
Plus: MN Court of Appeals to host oral arguments at Pequot Lakes High School. -
Emma Krab/KAXEAll county cameras have been removed as of Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026. Cameras under city jurisdiction may remain.
