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Author: Leanne Langeberg

Counties added to spring burning restrictions

April 14, 2025 Leanne Langeberg Incidents

DNR New Release Issued April 14, 2025 The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has expanded the

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Reminder to keep drones away from wildfires

April 11, 2025 Leanne Langeberg Incidents

Following a dryer-than-average winter, reports of wildfire activity are steadily climbing throughout Minnesota this spring. On

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Counties added to spring burning restrictions

April 7, 2025 Leanne Langeberg Incidents

DNR News Release Issued April 7, 2025 The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is expanding the

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Red Flag Warning Issued 3.28.2025

March 28, 2025 Leanne Langeberg Incidents

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for six counties in southwest Minnesota

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Spring burning restrictions begin on March 24 in Minnesota 

March 21, 2025 Leanne Langeberg Incidents

DNR News Release issued March 21, 2025 Spring burning restrictions begin on March 24 in Minnesota 

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Governor Walz Announces Minnesota Firefighters Will Help Fight Los Angeles Wildfires

January 24, 2025 Leanne Langeberg Incidents

The following News Release was issued by the Office of Governor Tim Walz and Lt. Governor

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Open fire restrictions lifted in northeast Minnesota

October 25, 2024 Leanne Langeberg Incidents

Oct. 24, 2024 – The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is lifting open fire restrictions in

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DNR temporarily closing a portion of Chengwatana State Forest due to wildfire

October 18, 2024 Leanne Langeberg Incidents

October 18, 2024 – St. Paul, Minn., – To help ensure public safety, the Minnesota Department

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Superior National Forest Campfire & Fire Restrictions are now Forest Wide

October 10, 2024 Leanne Langeberg Incidents

Effective October 11, 12:01 am the Superior NF will restrict campfire and fire use within it’s

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Burning restrictions expand to Koochiching and the northern portion of St. Louis counties

October 10, 2024 Leanne Langeberg Incidents

October 10, 2024 – St. Paul, Minn., – Fire danger has increased in northeastern Minnesota. To

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Superior National Forest to Close area near Shell Lake Wildfire within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness

October 10, 2024 Leanne Langeberg Incidents

Forest Service News Release Superior National Forest to Close area near Shell Lake Wildfire within the

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Superior National Forest adds Cook & Lake Counties to BWCAW Campfire Restricted areas

October 4, 2024 Leanne Langeberg Incidents

October 4, 2023 – Superior National Forest, Duluth, Minn., – Drying conditions prompts campfire restriction coordination

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Cook and Lake County Burning Restrictions Begin Friday, October 4

October 3, 2024 Leanne Langeberg Incidents

October 3, 2024 – Minnesota DNR, St. Paul, Minn., – To help ensure public safety and

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Superior National Forest Restricts Campfire Use Within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness & Modifies Wood Lake Fire Closure

September 30, 2024 Leanne Langeberg Incidents

Drying conditions continue across northern Minnesota prompts campfire restrictions & modifies closures of lakes and portages

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Wood Lake Fire Final Update – September 20, 2024

September 20, 2024 Leanne Langeberg Incidents

Superior National Forest Forest Service Fire Information Date: September 20, 2024   Size: 27 acres    Containment: 25% Cause: Under

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Apply Today! 2026 MNICS Type 3 Incident Management Team

September 18, 2024 Leanne Langeberg Incidents

Applications for the MNICS Type 3 Team positions accepted through October 17, 2025 >> APPLY ONLINE!

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Revision – Statewide Planning Level 1 during Snow Free Conditions

July 19, 2024 Leanne Langeberg Incidents

Memo 07/11/2024 From: Ryan Kingsley, Minnesota Interagency Coordination Center Manager To: Minnesota’s Emergency Response Agencies To

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Minnesota firefighters participate in week-long wildfire training academy

June 3, 2024 Leanne Langeberg Incidents

Grand Rapids, Minn. – The Minnesota Incident Command System (MNICS) is hosting the annual Minnesota Wildfire

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Fry Fire Update – Tofte Ranger District

May 20, 2024 Leanne Langeberg Incidents

Link to view the official USDA Forest Service News Release on the Fry Fire Update –

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Koochiching county added to spring burning restrictions

April 12, 2024 Leanne Langeberg Incidents

DNR News Release – April 12, 2024 The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has expanded the

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News

  • Some burning restrictions reduced in northeastern Minnesota July 29, 2026
  • Enhanced burning restrictions to begin Monday due to worsening fire conditions July 19, 2026
  • July Lightning Incident Daily Update July 18, 2026

Current Preparedness Levels

  • Minnesota = 4
  • Eastern Area = 3
  • National = 5

Updated 07/31/2026

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