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Rain has helped limit fire activity, but heat remains trapped in leaf litter on the forest floor, and firefighters are still hard at work. -
Construction on Minnesota Power’s Boswell solar energy project began following a groundbreaking ceremony Friday, July 24, 2026, near Cohasset. -
Storms on Friday, July 24, 2026, brought large hail, damaging winds and tornadoes that impacted trees and crops. -
Lake View Silver Bay Clinic operated by Aspirus Health will close at the end of the year. -
This is an audio version of the first part of KAXE's "Overrepresented, undercounted" series that explores the disproportionate rates of Indigenous incarceration in our region. -
State attempts to recover Camp House Fire costs; Crews deploy sprinklers in Superior National ForestAnd: Construction starts for Boswell Solar Project; and MDH will host public hearing for closure of clinic in Silver Bay
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Firefighters are using sprinkler systems and fuel removal to protect structures like homes from wildfire. The systems work to dampen the areas around structures to prevent fire. -
A lack of answers about potential impacts fueled skepticism in an already wary community. Mine leaders say it's too early in the process to answer many of the questions. -
Periods of reduced air quality due to wildfire smoke are expected for the rest of the warm season as fires continue to burn in Northern Minnesota and Canada. -
The DNR is authorized under the Minnesota Wildfire Act to recover costs of responding to the Camp House Fire, which burned about 12,070 acres and destroyed 187 structures.
