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.
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.
Lightning strike possible cause of fire that destroyed home in St. Louis County
Investigators say a lightning strike might have been the cause of a fire that destroyed a house in northeastern Minnesota early Tuesday morning.
Investigators say a lightning strike might have been the cause of a fire that destroyed a house in northeastern Minnesota early Tuesday morning.
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.
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.
Minnesota wildfires: July Lightning Incident grows to 64K acres, winds threaten to fuel flames
Fire activity is picking up in the Boundary Waters and Superior National Forest, with changing weather and new containment efforts underway.
Fire activity is picking up in the Boundary Waters and Superior National Forest, with changing weather and new containment efforts underway.
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.
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
The U.S. Forest Service could further reduce closures in the Boundary Waters after some entry points were reopened for day use on Monday.
The U.S. Forest Service could further reduce closures in the Boundary Waters after some entry points were reopened for day use on Monday.
MN wildfires: Some evacuation zones being lifted as crews make progress
Many evacuation orders in northern Minnesota are being lifted starting Sunday night as crews make progress in the battle against burning wildfires.
Many evacuation orders in northern Minnesota are being lifted starting Sunday night as crews make progress in the battle against burning wildfires.
All Pints North festival moving from Duluth to Bemidji
All Pints North Festival is moving to Bemidji in 2027.
All Pints North Festival is moving to Bemidji in 2027.
Helix Apartments fire: St. Louis Park residents still locked out
One week after a fire tore through the Helix Apartments, some residents are still waiting to find out what they can salvage from their homes.
One week after a fire tore through the Helix Apartments, some residents are still waiting to find out what they can salvage from their homes.
Minnesota DNR seeking $4.3 million in damages from man who started Camp House wildfire
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is pursuing $4.3 million in damages from the man who started the Camp House wildfire in St. Louis County.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is pursuing $4.3 million in damages from the man who started the Camp House wildfire in St. Louis County.
Former Lake Superior College faculty member recorded people in bathroom: Charges
A former Lake Superior College (LSC) faculty member has been charged after he recorded at least 22 people while they were in the bathroom.
A former Lake Superior College (LSC) faculty member has been charged after he recorded at least 22 people while they were in the bathroom.
Duluth man sentenced to 21 years for murdering elderly mother in their home
A Duluth man will serve more than 21 years in prison after admitting to killing his mother in their home last year.
A Duluth man will serve more than 21 years in prison after admitting to killing his mother in their home last year.
Wildfire smoke blankets Ely as fires continue burning
FOX 9's Soyoung Kim reports from Ely, where thick wildfire smoke and falling ash continue to impact the community as crews battle 17 active wildfires across northern Minnesota.
FOX 9's Soyoung Kim reports from Ely, where thick wildfire smoke and falling ash continue to impact the community as crews battle 17 active wildfires across northern Minnesota.
Hot weather fueling wildfires in Minnesota
Wildfires burning in northern Minnesota continue to be fueled by warm, dry weather in the forecast. FOX 9’s Soyoung Kim has the latest from Babbitt in St. Louis County.
Wildfires burning in northern Minnesota continue to be fueled by warm, dry weather in the forecast. FOX 9’s Soyoung Kim has the latest from Babbitt in St. Louis County.
Mom recounts family's escape from BWCA wildfire
A Minnesota family was forced to rapidly evacuate their campsite in the Boundary Waters on Monday as wildfires quickly encroached on their location.
A Minnesota family was forced to rapidly evacuate their campsite in the Boundary Waters on Monday as wildfires quickly encroached on their location.
MN wildfires: Babbitt opens evacuation shelter
The City of Babbitt has stepped up to host a public evacuation center for people displaced by wildfires in northern Minnesota at its municipal building to shelter displaced residents, while opening its local arena to house evacuated pets and large animals. Babbitt Mayor Andrea Zupancich discusses the community's rapid volunteer response, the urgent need for supplies.
The City of Babbitt has stepped up to host a public evacuation center for people displaced by wildfires in northern Minnesota at its municipal building to shelter displaced residents, while opening its local arena to house evacuated pets and large animals. Babbitt Mayor Andrea Zupancich discusses the community's rapid volunteer response, the urgent need for supplies.
MN wildfires: Family abandons camps to escape fires
Due to raging wildfires in northern Minnesota, evacuations are underway for communities north of Ely, and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area has officially closed. Evacuee Bailey Shinn joined All Day to share her family's escape from the wildfires.
Due to raging wildfires in northern Minnesota, evacuations are underway for communities north of Ely, and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area has officially closed. Evacuee Bailey Shinn joined All Day to share her family's escape from the wildfires.
MN wildfires update: Fires burning over the border
Wildfires burning in the Superior National Forest that have forced closures in the Boundary Waters have now expanded have have crossed the border into Canada. On FOX 9 All Day, we got an update on the situation from St. Louis County Sheriff Gordon Ramsay.
Wildfires burning in the Superior National Forest that have forced closures in the Boundary Waters have now expanded have have crossed the border into Canada. On FOX 9 All Day, we got an update on the situation from St. Louis County Sheriff Gordon Ramsay.
Lawsuit filed over veterans’ access to campsite
A dispute over zoning rules and whether veterans can camp on a Lake Vermillion campground have the group and landowner suing St. Louis County. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the details.
A dispute over zoning rules and whether veterans can camp on a Lake Vermillion campground have the group and landowner suing St. Louis County. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the details.
St. Louis County faces federal lawsuit over blocked free campsite for veterans
Veterans and a Lake Vermilion landowner are pushing back against St. Louis County’s restrictions on a charity campsite.
Veterans and a Lake Vermilion landowner are pushing back against St. Louis County’s restrictions on a charity campsite.