Firefighters are shifting their strategy as wildfires continue to burn across northeast Minnesota, with teams moving to where they can get the most accomplished despite limited resources.
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Air quality is improving across much of Minnesota as wildfire smoke shifts north on Friday, but hazardous air quality is expected to persist across northeastern regions through the weekend. Officials are expected to give an update on the wildfire response Friday afternoon.
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A large fire burned at a St. Louis Park apartment building Friday evening, displacing many residents.
Firefighters are shifting their strategy as wildfires continue to burn across northeast Minnesota, with teams moving to where they can get the most accomplished despite limited resources.
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The wildfires have moved within about a mile of cabins, homes and other property near Ely. The Boundary Waters, which is close to evacuated, will remain closed indefinitely.
Witnesses say there are multiple victims, but their status has not been confirmed.
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A Minnesota incident meteorologist is warning Minnesotans not to let their guard down as wildfires continue to threaten the northern part of the state, despite a recent burst of rain granting a temporary reprieve.
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