Remaining northern Minnesota wildfires approaching full containment

After weeks of work by firefighters in northern Minnesota, all of Minnesota's major wildfires are now at 95% containment or better, according to federal trackers.

Man drowns on Ely Lake after paddleboard fall with no life jacket

A 43-year-old man from Fayal Township died on Tuesday after falling into Ely Lake while paddleboarding with his daughter. Authorities believe neither were wearing life jackets.

Lightning strike sparks cabin fire in St. Louis County

A lightning strike sparked a cabin fire in northern St. Louis County as severe thunderstorms swept across the region Tuesday morning.

2nd crash at Rice Lake stop sign in one day, 1 person hospitalized

A two-vehicle crash at a Rice Lake intersection sent one person to the hospital, marking two crashes in one day in the town.

Minnesota wildfires: Evacuations end, 73% of Boundary Waters campsites reopened

Restrictions are easing across the region and evacuation orders are being lifted as firefighting efforts continue in the Superior National Forest.

Firework debris impales kayaker's foot with 'arrow-type object' in northern Minnesota

The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office is investigating after an "arrow-type object" from a firework impaled a man's foot, pinning him to a kayak while he was fishing.

Fake tax relief program: St. Louis County warns seniors about AI-generated videos

Authorities in St. Louis County say AI-generated videos sharing false information on property taxerefunds is circulating among residents, leading to inquiries about programs and forms that do not exist.

Minnesota wildfires: BWCA fires at about 50% containment, 73K acres burned

Wildfire crews are making progress on several fires in and around Superior National Forest, but closures, evacuations and fire restrictions remain in place as officials urge caution for residents and visitors.

Boundary Waters entry points reopen August 4 after weeks of wildfire closures

More entry points in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness are set to reopen as wildfire recovery continues, but some spots will stay off-limits for now.

Boundary Waters reopens some entry points for overnight access

After weeks of closures due to raging wildfires, some parts of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness are reopening for day and overnight access on Thursday.

MN wildfires: More BWCA openings could be coming
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The U.S. Forest Service could further reduce closures in the Boundary Waters after some entry points were reopened for day use on Monday.