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

Governor Tim Walz has declared a peacetime emergency and mobilized the National Guard as 17 wildfires threaten communities in northern Minnesota.

Governor Walz also visited the area on Monday and mobilized the National Guard.

As Minnesota's largest wildfires become more contained, Gov. Tim Walz says the focus is now shifting toward helping northern ...

A total of 16 fires are burning in the Superior National Forest in northern Minnesota, which normally attracts about 150,000 visitors in the summer.

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

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Gov. Tim Walz met with forest officials Monday to talk about the wildfires that tore through northern Minnesota. A lightning storm ...

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 ...

Over the weekend, firefighting officials expressed optimism about efforts as crews continue to battle the northern Minnesota wildfires. That sentiment continued Monday, as several evacuation zones ...

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 ...