Governor, Minnesota and wildfires burning

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Minnesota governor declares peacetime emergency, activates National Guard for wildfire response
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Sunday declared a peacetime emergency and mobilized the National Guard to help battle several major wildfires in the state.

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Governor Walz declares peacetime emergency as wildfires threaten northern Minnesota
Multiple wildfires burning in northern MN, Red Flag Warning issued for 15 Minnesota counties

Minnesota, North Shore and wildfires

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Fire crews battle multiple wildfires across northern Minnesota
Wildfires fueled by fierce winds and dry conditions spread across northern Minnesota over the weekend from the North Shore to the Brainerd Lakes area where residents were forced to evacuate. Homes were destroyed on Hwy.

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Rain, cooler temps could help to tamp down northern Minnesota wildfires
Aircraft struck by bullet while battling wildland fire in northern Minnesota

Wildfire burns around 100 acres in northeastern Minnesota

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Crow Wing wildfire burns over 1,500 acres near Crosslake, Minnesota
A wildfire near Crosslake has grown to between 1,500 and 2,500 acres as firefighters work with aircraft and evacuation efforts, according to the Minnesota Interagency Fire Center.

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Wildfire near Crosslake still uncontained after scorching 1,200 acres
Wildfire burns around 100 acres in northeastern Minnesota; evacuations advised
Lakeland PBS

Updated: Evacuations Ordered as Crews Battle Large Wildfire in Crow Wing County

A Minnesota Incident Command System team took over management of the Flanders fire at 6:00 a.m. on Sunday. New size estimates ...
Duluth News Tribune

Evacuations remain in place for Flanders Fire in Crow Wing County

As of 11:30 a.m. Sunday, the Minnesota Incident Command System reported the fire was 1,200 acres in size and 0% contained.
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Minnesota wildfire aircraft shot while fighting wildland blaze near Orr: SLCSO

Amid many fires across the state of Minnesota, a firefighting plane was hit by what appears to be a bullet on Friday evening, according to the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office.

More than 30 structures destroyed by wildfire near Two Harbors

The fire is now 30% contained as firefighters work tirelessly for a third straight day against the Stewart Trail Fire.

Flanders Fire Rages in Central Minnesota

The spread of a wildfire in central Minnesota was accelerated by Red Flag conditions on Saturday, May 16, with the blaze ...

Hwy. 61 remains closed for several miles as North Shore wildfire grows

DULUTH – A wildfire just north of Two Harbors on Minnesota’s North Shore has grown to 376 acres Saturday, and Hwy. 61 remains ...