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A small bug could be fueling the northern Minnesota wildfires, officials say

The region has been experiencing a spruce budworm outbreak, DNR officials say. The native bugs are about an inch long, but they can gather in the thousands to feed primarily on balsam firs.

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Minnesota wildfires fueled by 'near critical' heat destroy buildings, force evacuations

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Several wildfires are burning in Minnesota, fueled by hot and dry conditions

LIVE UPDATES: Minnesota wildfires almost double to 37,000 acres

More than 140 buildings have been destroyed and 20,000 acres of forest burned by a trio of wildfires that continue to rage in northern Minnesota.

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How a worm perpetuated wildfires in northern Minnesota

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Raging Minnesota wildfires destroy over 140 buildings, impact air quality

Northern Minnesota wildfire response: “This is when you find out what kind of community you live in”

“We lost everything,” she said, but “we lost stuff. We have friends who are now homeless.”

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Wildfires in northern Minnesota continue to grow; over 37,000 acres burned

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As northeastern Minnesota wildfires burn, more federal help is on the way

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Sheriff: Over 40 buildings lost, community 'devastated' by Minnesota wildfires

A new incident command team will take over the response to the two largest fires beginning Wednesday, state officials said.

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Minnesota Department of Natural Resources preparing for wildfire threat amid elevated fire danger

More than 60 counties are under a wildfire watch starting Sunday morning. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Wildfire Operations Supervisor William Glesner says there have been more than 800 fires since the beginning of the year.

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Current Fire Danager for Minnesota & Wisconsin

Much of Northern Minnesota remains under extreme fire danager on Wednesday. Northwest Wisconsin is reported as very high fire danger. Use caution.

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Minnesota's raging Camp House Fire explodes to nearly 12,000 acres

Three major wildfires raging out of control in the same Minnesota county have burned more than 20,000 acres combined.

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Minnesota Twins offer special edition hats with DNR ticket package

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and Minnesota Twins are once partnering to offer Minnesota DNR Days at select games in 2025. Anyone with a 2025 Minnesota fishing or hunting

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Minnesota DNR invites public comment on muskie plan update

“Public input, stakeholder discussions and conversations with our Tribal partners have been critical in shaping the draft plan,” said Leslie George, northeast region fisheries manager. “Before finalizing the plan for muskie management moving forward, we want to ensure that we consider the perspectives and opportunities desired by our constituents.”

Scorching heat fuels 2 major wildfires in Minnesota, Red Flag Warnings issued

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) says 80 of the state's 87 counties are under Red Flag Warnings Monday due to high risk of wildfires.

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Minnesota Department of Natural Resources compiles list of facts about fishing in the state

Here are some nuggets about fishing in Minnesota. Some of the information is from the 2022 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting and Wildlife-Associated Recreation, conducted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS),

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Warm weather, relaxed limits suggest strong Minnesota fishing opener this weekend

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says about half a million people are expected to fish on Saturday, the opening day of the season for walleye and northern pike, as well as stream ...