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Forest Service says lightning caused Minnesota wildfire

Forest Service says lightning caused Minnesota wildfire

A wildfire in the Superior National Forest of northeastern Minnesota that crews have been fighting since the weekend has grown to 6 1/4 square miles. The Forest Service says lightning caused the fire near Greenwood Lake, which was first spotted Sunday.
by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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Minnesota plans to spend $700 million to reduce ‘forever chemical’ water pollution in east metro

Minnesota plans to spend $700 million to reduce ‘forever chemical’ water pollution in east metro

The plan promises to create more water treatment capacity and help homeowners who use wells to address pollution from PFAS — human-made chemicals known for their ability to repel water and tendency not to break down.
by Nina Moini

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Greenwood Fire in northeastern Minnesota continues to grow, threaten cabins

Greenwood Fire in northeastern Minnesota continues to grow, threaten cabins

The Greenwood Fire has grown to an estimated 2,000 acres. It started Sunday in a remote part of the Superior National Forest and is being driven northward by gusty winds and low humidity.
by Dan Kraker

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Crews battle largest U.S. wildfire; threats grow across West

Crews battle largest U.S. wildfire; threats grow across West

The U.S. Forest Service said it’s operating in crisis mode, fully deploying firefighters and maxing out its support system. The roughly 21,000 federal firefighters working on the ground is more than double the number of firefighters sent to contain forest fires at this time a year ago.
by The Associated Press

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Infrastructure bill offers ‘once in a generation' investment in climate resilience

Infrastructure bill offers ‘once in a generation' investment in climate resilience

The Senate’s bipartisan infrastructure bill is headed to the House, where progressive Democrats say it doesn't do enough to reduce emissions. But it does invest billions to help communities prepare for the effects of climate change.
by Paul Huttner

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Well drillers struggle to keep up with demand for water

Well drillers struggle to keep up with demand for water

The drought is drying up wells in some parts of the state, but that’s just one of the factors that have well-drilling contractors scrambling to keep up with demand, and some customers waiting months for a new well.
by Dan Gunderson

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