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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Morning Headlines – July 16th, 2026

>>Air Quality Alert Expanded (St. Paul, MN) -- The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency(MPCA) has expanded its air quality alert as heavy wildfire smoke blankets much of the state. The alert remains in effect through 11 a.m. Friday, with the Twin Cities metro and much of central, eastern and northeastern Minnesota expected to reach the hazardous maroon Air Quality Index category. Officials...

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