Video: Backcountry camping to resume on National Forest, DNR lands

Backcountry camping will again be allowed in the Superior National Forest and on state-owned land in northern Minnesota starting Friday, Sept. 3. From WDIO-TV - September 2, 2021 Read More »

New map app now available for accurate scope on Greenwood Fire

The map, which shows evacuation zones, road closures, and trail closures, was a team effort amongst St. Louis and Lake Counties Emergency Management Teams and the US Forest Service. By Peter Kvietkauskas of KBJR-TV - August 27, 2021 Read More »

Video: More than 500 crew members battle Greenwood Fire

The large deployment is taking advantage of favorable weather, and laying the groundwork for controlled and defensive burns that could slow the flames. By Dana Thiede of KARE 11 News - August 31, 2021 Read More »

Emergency Management Urges Preparedness Given Increased Fire Activity Cook County

To register for Code Red alerts, go the Cook County website: www.co.cook.mn.us and look for the Code Red icon. This system allows us to deliver emergency messages via phone call to your landline or mobile device and through text and email. From Cook County Emergency Management - August 25, 2021 Read More »

Wildfire Photo Gallery: Family shares nail biting BWCA experience

Anders Noren and has family were on their annual camping trip when they learned that the BWCA was closing. A Boreal Community Media exclusive - August 25, 2021 Read More »

Boundary Waters Canoe Area closure extended until September 3

The closure was originally scheduled to expire Aug. 27, although Forest Service officials had warned it could be extended. From WDIO-TV - August 24, 2021 Read More »

Greenwood Fire Update and Information Map & Updated Closure Map for August 25, 2021

A community media will be held Thursday at 6pm at Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center. From Superior National Forest - August 25, 2021 - 11AM Read More »

Video: Tuesday's rain is just what Minnesota farmers needed, but for many, it's too little, too late

"Unfortunately, it's late for a lot of the crop,” Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen says. By Gordon Severson of KARE 11 News - August 24, 2021 Read More »

Video: Facebook group for displaced animals from Greenwood Fire

A local group of veterinary-rescue professionals have created a Facebook page, called "Greenwood Fire Displaced Animals." From WDIO-TV - August 24, 2021 Read More »

Video: Babbitt providing space for shelter, command center for Greenwood Fire

The Red Cross evacuation shelter is already helping people. It's at the Municipal Center, in the gym. One person had registered, and was utilizing services on Tuesday afternoon. And more were expected. From WDIO-TV - August 24, 2021 Read More »