Minnesota Governor Tim Walz declared a peacetime emergency and mobilized the National Guard to assist with wildfire suppression as more than 17 active wildfires rage in northern Minnesota.

Gov. Walz declared a peacetime emergency to fight northern Minnesota wildfires, mobilizing the National Guard.

The U.S. Forest Service closed 225,000 acres of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness on Saturday due to multiple wildfires and continued dry conditions.

More Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness entry points reopened for overnight use on Wednesday as firefighters increase containment of the wildfires burning in northern Minnesota and southern Canada.

The governor also said a special session to address economic relief for businesses affected by the fires appears unlikely at this point.

July 12 - ⁠Minnesota ⁠Governor Tim Walz ⁠mobilized state National Guard troops on ​Sunday to battle wildfires on the state's northern ‌border with Canada.

The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness will close on Tuesday as wildfires burn amid an active heat wave in northern Minnesota.

ELY — Gov. Tim Walz traveled here Monday morning to express his gratitude and support to first responders and evacuees impacted by the wildfires. The visit took place as wildfire containment climbed to 53%, showcasing the efforts made by the 1,066 ...