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Morning Headlines – July 17th, 2026

>>Northeastern Minnesota Wildfire Affecting Tourism (St. Paul, MN) -- Wildfires burning in northeastern Minnesota and the closure of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness are taking a toll on the region's economy during the height of the summer tourism season. DFL Senator Grant Hauschild of Hermantown says the impact extends from outfitters that take visitors into the wilderness to...

Afternoon Headlines – July 17th, 2026

>>Wildfire Recap (Ely, MN) -- Wildfires continue to burn across northeastern Minnesota, with 16 active fires now reported in the Superior National Forest, including three inside the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Officials say more than 500 firefighters are battling the blazes as thunderstorms, shifting winds and more than 13,000 lightning strikes detected Friday threaten to...

Afternoon Headlines – July 17th, 2026

>>Wildfire Recap (Ely, MN) -- Wildfires continue to burn across northeastern Minnesota, with 16 active fires now reported in the Superior National Forest, including three inside the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Officials say more than 500 firefighters are battling the blazes as thunderstorms, shifting winds and more than 13,000 lightning strikes detected Friday threaten to...

Morning Headlines – July 17th, 2026

>>Northeastern Minnesota Wildfire Affecting Tourism (St. Paul, MN) -- Wildfires burning in northeastern Minnesota and the closure of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness are taking a toll on the region's economy during the height of the summer tourism season. DFL Senator Grant Hauschild of Hermantown says the impact extends from outfitters that take visitors into the wilderness to...

Afternoon Headlines – July 16th, 2026

>>Bemidji Police Assist During ICE Enforcement Operation (Bemidji, MN) -- Several people were taken into custody during a targeted U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation in the Bemidji area today. (Thurs) Police say they were notified in advance that ICE agents would be looking for specific individuals. Around 11:30 a.m., officers responded to reports of people running...