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Northeast Minnesota wildfires burn out of control, over 20,000 acres scorched
Fire crews are contending with another day of volatile fire conditions in northeast Minnesota on Tuesday, as they continue to battle large wildfires that have burned more than 20,000 acres and dozens of structures.
Rochester NAACP says police misidentified family of child called racial slur in viral video
The Rochester branch of the NAACP started a fundraiser for the family. The organization’s president said Monday that no funds have been disbursed yet and that police have connected him to the affected family.
Crews continue battling wildfire near Brimson, at least 3 homes and cabins burned
The Camp House Fire near Brimson has grown to 750 acres as of Monday morning. It was zero-percent contained as crews worked on the ground and from the air to douse the flames. Meanwhile, another large wildfire started Monday just a few miles away.
In Duluth, a controversial condo proposal brings out both NIMBYs and YIMBYs 
The Duluth City Council votes Monday on a controversial housing development project. It pits NIMBYs or "Not In My Backyard" opponents against so-called YIMBYs or “Yes In My Backyard,” who advocate for new housing. 
Faith in the water: Minnesota dowser in demand despite no scientific proof 
Jim Kuebelbeck can’t explain it, but he claims to sense the presence of underground water. There is no scientific basis for dowsing, but hundreds of people pay Kuebelbeck to help locate water. 
Fast-moving wildfire prompts evacuations of homes, cabins in northeast Minnesota
A fast-moving wildfire fueled by tinder-dry conditions and gusty winds prompted the evacuation of homes and cabins northeast of Duluth on Sunday. It was one of at least two large wildfires in Minnesota on Sunday.