Lake Minnetonka communities crack down on youth e-bike use amid concerns

The cities of Excelsior and Greenwood are tackling safety concerns with e-bike use among youth, saying a new helmet law has improved the problem.

Box truck driver crashes into Lake Minnetonka-area home

A box truck driver lost control and crashed into a home near Lake Minnetonka Saturday morning. 

Greenwood fire: Media allowed to survey devastation left by wildfire in Superior National Forest
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Superior National Forest officials allowed members the opportunity to drive deep into the forest to see the devastating impact of the Greenwood fire near Isabella, Minnesota firsthand.

Greenwood fire grows to more than 25,000 acres in Superior National Forest
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The Greenwood fire burning in northern Minnesota has now grown to more than 25,000 acres while continuing to threaten structures across the Superior National Forest.

Boundary Waters Canoe Area closing as Greenwood fire continues to grow
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In a statement Saturday afternoon, the Forest Service says the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness will close for seven days due to the fire. The closure includes all land, waters, portages, campsites, canoe routes, and entry points to the wilderness.

Greenwood wildfire: Hotshot crew from South Dakota joins firefighting efforts in Superior National Forest
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Specialized fire crews from South Dakota made their way to northern Minnesota on Thursday to join the fight against burning and quickly-spreading wildfires in the Superior National Forest.

Sheriff: Lake Minnetonka 'much calmer' this 4th of July weekend despite uptick in BUIs

The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office said it made fewer stops and responded to fewer calls on Lake Minnetonka this Fourth of July weekend, but saw an uptick in boating under the influence incidents.