Severe storms are rolling through central Minnesota including the Twin Cities

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The woods are already starting to regenerate in the area scorched by the Camp House Fire near Brimson, Minn. But researchers worry ash and fine sediment washing into lakes and streams could lead to future water quality problems.

The forest is already starting to regenerate in the area scorched by the Camp House Fire. But nearby lakes and streams could suffer for years. 

The forest is recovering from last month’s wildfires but lakes and streams could suffer for years

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New growth is seen on the ground of a burned site

Burned area from the Camp House fire is seen

A person stands next to a dense area of burned trees.

Northern Minnesota forest recovering from May wildfires, but lakes could suffer for years

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