# Wildfires Rage in Northeastern Minnesota | Minneapolis News

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Podcast: [Minneapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/minneapolis-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564425)
Published: 2026-07-19T19:50:30+00:00
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## Resource

Wildfires are raging in northeastern Minnesota, burning nearly 70,000 acres and forcing evacuations and closures across multiple counties. Fire crews are working nonstop to contain the flames, but unpredictable weather threatens to worsen the situation. Residents are on high alert, with a critical update meeting scheduled for Sunday at 7 PM at Vermillion Community College. Smoke is drifting west, triggering air quality alerts, while the DNR has imposed new burn restrictions. Meanwhile, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area is expanding its closures as the fire crisis deepens. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/65cd7877c0f63ed8

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