Episode
Flanders fire evacuation order lifted, campfire possible culprit
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- Minnesota Today
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- May 19, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 214
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Summary
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says it has located the origin of the Flanders Fire near the north shore of Flanders Lake. The fire started early Saturday afternoon and grew to more than 1,600 acres. Crow Wing County Sheriff Eric Klang says individuals appear to have started a campfire near Flanders Lake on Saturday or the night before. Minnesota is being sued by a federal agency over a new state law banning prediction markets. Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.