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Gov. Tim Walz declares peacetime emergency as wildfires burn across Minnesota
13+ hour, 38+ min ago (179+ words) WDIO. com Gov. Tim Walz declares peacetime emergency as wildfires burn across Minnesota On Sunday, Governor Tim Walz declared a peacetime emergency and authorized additional state assistance to support the ongoing wildfire response across Minnesota. "Unpredictable and fast-moving wildfires are…...
Don't let ticks ruin your hike: Tips for a safer Minnesota outdoors
7+ hour, 2+ min ago (390+ words) It's the time of year for everyone's least-favorite hiking companion: ticks. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, May to June is the highest-risk period for tick-borne disease. Elizabeth Schiffman is the supervisor of MDH's Vector-borne Diseases Unit and says…...
What happens when a wildfire breaks out?
7+ hour, 15+ min ago (323+ words) Firefighters are working to contain the Stewart Trail, Gilbert and Flanders fires in Minnesota as dry and windy conditions continue. Leanne Langeberg with the Minnesota Interagency Fire Center said at the beginning of May, Minnesota has seen close to the…...
Flanders Fire Update: fire grows to over 1, 600 acres, 20% contained
8+ hour, 58+ min ago (347+ words) The Flanders fire has now burned 1, 666 acres and has been 20% contained as of 8 PM Sunday evening, according to MNICS. A small night shift will continue to monitor the fire overnight, and crews will re-engage on the fire lines Monday morning…...
13th annual Magic Smelt Puppet Parade returns to Canal Park
7+ hour, 35+ min ago (202+ words) The Magic Smelt Puppet Troupe will hold its 13th annual community costume-and-puppet parade in Canal Park, starting behind the Paulucci Building. Strong winds did not stop Duluth residents from joining the annual Smelt Run. This year's Run Smelt Run Parade featured…...
Locals and Tourists enjoy changes to the Lakewalk in Canal Park
14+ hour, 22+ min ago (287+ words) Residents and visitors in Canal Park can now enjoy the Lakewalk again. The walkways were closed for more than a year to create better safety improvements. Many people took advantage of the reopened path and the pleasant weather. Michael Dillabuugh…...
A family in Superior is displaced from a structure fire
15+ hour, 31+ min ago (160+ words) WDIO. com A family in Superior is displaced from a structure fire The Superior Fire Department responded to a structure fire around 8: 30pm Saturday May 16th. The fire was located at an occupied structure near John Ave. First responders saw flames and…...
From Hibbing to Duluth: Duluth Dylan Fest 2026 rocks the Northland
13+ hour, 46+ min ago (517+ words) The 2026 Duluth Dylan Fest kicked off at Bob Dylan's boyhood home in Hibbing, drawing music fans and community members for a weeklong celebration. Zane Bail, a volunteer with the Duluth Dylan Fest committee, said the festival features performances by Jean…...
UWS students celebrate their spring graduation commencement
14+ hour, 25+ min ago (225+ words) It was a special weekend for families in the Twin Ports. Hundreds of students graduated from the University of Wisconsin in Superior at their spring commencement this weekend. Both undergraduate and graduate UWS students received their diplomas. For many students,…...
Firefighting plane hit by bullet while battling Portage Township wildfire
15+ hour, 5+ min ago (133+ words) On May 15th at 4 p. m. St. Louis County deputies and several state, local, and federal firefighting resources responded to a report of a wildland fire in Portage Township, located approximately 15 miles north of Orr. Two single engine fire suppression aircrafts operating under…...