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Wildfire academy helps prepare firefighters
Recent wildfires in Northern Minnesota have demonstrated just how crucial firefighters are in a very visible way, along with ...
Hot, dry weather challenges wildfire suppression efforts in northeastern Minnesota
Major wildfires that have ripped through northeastern Minnesota are largely contained, but the hot, dry weather is expected ...
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Hundreds of Wildfire Firefighter Students Learn the Ropes
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.– More than 400 students are attending the Wildfire Academy this year. It’s located at Minnesota North College Itasca Campus. As for the drive to join this line of work, it’s ...
With wildfire evacution orders lifted, some northern Minnesota residents return to rubble and ash
All evacuation orders prompted by wildfires north of Duluth, Minnesota, have been lifted, officials said Monday.
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Officials say Sunday’s chance of rain will allow crews to makes gains on northern wildfires
An opportunity to make gains on the fires could present itself on Sunday, but crews will need to deal with fire-favorable ...
Wildfire smoke engulfs the Twin Cities and rain isn't helping
It literally smells like campfire in the Twin Cities. Why isn't the rain helping clear out the smoke? According to the ...