Superior National Forest

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Superior National Forest permits will be available beginning Oct. 6, 2025, for property owners and members of the public impacted by the spring's Brimson wildfire.

The program is designed to estimate how many people recreate on national forests and grasslands, what activities they do and how satisfied people were with their visit.

Forest staff and partners are reimagining the future of the Isabella Section House, a historic railroad building. Comments will be accepted through Sept. 30, 2025.

Prescribed burning will begin in the eastern portion of the forest in the Gunflint and Tofte ranger districts, with burns in the western part slated when weather conditions allow.

Toxic algae threaten protected lakes in the Superior National Forest and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in Northern Minnesota. Sediment may have the answer.

The committee will discuss and make recommendations on project proposals at a virtual public meeting July 7.

The Forest Service said it hasn't increased its permit fees since 2008, and the additional revenue will support portage upkeep and seasonal staff.

The Horse Creek Fire in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is fully contained, while 200 fire personnel continue to work on the 94%-contained Jenkins Creek Fire.

The Horse River Fire was estimated at 20-25 acres. Crews continue mop-up and repair work on the Brimson Complex fires, which are both nearly contained.