Outfitters in Northeastern Minnesota Struggling with Closure of Boundary Waters
Businesses that depend on Boundary Waters visitors are feeling the economic impact as ongoing wildfire activity continues to limit access to the wilderness. MNN’s Tasha Redel has more:
TODAY’S HEADLINES
Morning Headlines – July 22nd, 2026
>>Federal Government Withholding More Medicaid Funding From Minnesota (Washington, D.C.) -- The Trump administration is withholding another $199 million in Medicaid funding from Minnesota, citing suspected fraud and documentation concerns in 14 high-risk social service programs. Federal health officials say the state must provide more records before the money is released. Minnesota...
Afternoon Headlines – July 21st, 2026
>>63,000 Acres Burn as Crews Battle Northern Minnesota Wildfires (Ely, MN) -- Wildfires continue burning across northeastern Minnesota, with the July Lightning Incident now covering more than 63,500 acres in the U.S. and another 8,400 acres in Canada. Nearly 780 firefighters are assigned to the incident. Cooler temperatures today (Tues) are helping, but gusty winds and dry...
Morning Headlines – July 22nd, 2026
>>Federal Government Withholding More Medicaid Funding From Minnesota (Washington, D.C.) -- The Trump administration is withholding another $199 million in Medicaid funding from Minnesota, citing suspected fraud and documentation concerns in 14 high-risk social service programs. Federal health officials say the state must provide more records before the money is released. Minnesota...
Afternoon Headlines – July 21st, 2026
>>63,000 Acres Burn as Crews Battle Northern Minnesota Wildfires (Ely, MN) -- Wildfires continue burning across northeastern Minnesota, with the July Lightning Incident now covering more than 63,500 acres in the U.S. and another 8,400 acres in Canada. Nearly 780 firefighters are assigned to the incident. Cooler temperatures today (Tues) are helping, but gusty winds and dry...
Morning Headlines – July 21st, 2026
>>Campfire Restrictions Expanded as Wildfire Threat Continues (Undated) -- Campfire restrictions are expanding across northeastern Minnesota as wildfire danger remains high. The Department of Natural Resources has placed Cook, Lake, northern St. Louis and Koochiching counties, along with part of Itasca County, under Level Four burning restrictions. Campfires are banned in backcountry...
SPORTS
Lynx guard McBride is WNBA Western Conference Player of Week
The WNBA announced Lynx guard Kayla McBride has been named the Western Conference Player of the...
Saints lose for first time since July 11
The St. Paul Saints have historically played well against the Louisville Bats, whom they just...
Gopher cross country reveals 2026 schedule
The University of Minnesota men's and women's cross country programs announced their 2026 fall...
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