MN wildfires: 2 fires set to merge into larger blaze
Two fires burning in the Superior National Forest were on track to merge on Monday. Officials said the fires will likely keep burning in some form or fashion until the fall snowfall comes along.
Two fires burning in the Superior National Forest were on track to merge on Monday. Officials said the fires will likely keep burning in some form or fashion until the fall snowfall comes along.
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All entry points will close starting at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday. After days of dry conditions, fires have engulfed thousands of acres.
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President Donald Trump has ordered that flags at all federal buildings will fly at half-staff for the rest of the week to honor late Senator Lindsey Graham.
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