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CBS News
27-05-2025
- General
- CBS News
Minnesota's International Wolf Center to debut 2 wolf pups
Some residents return to rubble as Minnesota wildfire evacuations end, and more headlines Some residents return to rubble as Minnesota wildfire evacuations end, and more headlines Some residents return to rubble as Minnesota wildfire evacuations end, and more headlines The International Wolf Center in Ely, Minnesota, will soon show off its two new wolf pups, and the public's help is needed to name the duo. The pups, both males, were born on April 22, about one year to the day the center lost its ambassador, an 8-year-old Arctic wolf named Axel, to severe kidney failure. The pups arrived in Ely on May 3, and beginning on June 3, the center will begin offering 15-minute viewing opportunities. "We strive to maintain a socially cohesive unit of wolves that act as ambassadors of their species," the center said. "The 2025 pup introduction is a significant investment in our pack's future." IWC Although the pups will make their debut next week, they won't officially join the exhibit pack until August. The center says they wait until pups are about 3 months old and about 30-plus lbs. You also have a chance to help name the pups online, with voting closing on June 6 and the final names revealed on June 9. The center, located in the Superior National Forest, says pup viewing opportunities are included with the cost of admission and will take place outdoors, weather permitting, at 9:45 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 12:45 p.m., 1:45 p.m., 2:45 p.m. and 3:45 p.m. The center is open daily between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from late May through mid-October. More information on tickets and the center's pup livestream can be found on its website. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says as of 2023, there are about 2,700 wild wolves in the state. Minnesota's northeast corner "once sheltered the last remaining wild wolves of the lower 48 states," the DNR says, before the Endangered Species Preservation Act passed in 1966.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Minnesota wildfires: Jenkins Creek now 75% contained, Camp House up to 90%
The Brief Wildfires in northern Minnesota that began weeks ago are becoming more and more contained by crews battling them. Authorities say the Camp House fire is about 90% contained, with a litle more than 12,000 acres burned so far. Meanwhile, the Jenkins Creek fire remains about 75% contained, up from 47% the day before, and just under 16,800 acres. (FOX 9) - Wildfires that have raged for weeks throughout northern Minnesota are becoming more contained by crews working to battle them. Camp House fire The Camp House wildfire started around 1 p.m. on May 11 in Ault Township, about two miles northeast of Brimson, Minnesota. Authorities say that on May 24 the fire remains about 90% contained and is just over 12,000 acres (unchanged since May 22). Firefighters are still utilizing the "full suppression strategy" and add that containment around the fire perimeter appears strong and is "holding well." The Eastern Area Incident Management Team (EAIMT) says this phase is essential for helping the land recover more quickly, especially in areas where bulldozers and other equipment were used to prevent fire growth. What caused the fire EAIMT says the fire initially started on private land and moved into the Superior National Forest. While the report states the cause of the fire is still under investigation, St. Louis County Sheriff Gordon Ramsay previously told FOX 9 the fire appears to have started with a camp fire that was left unattended. He added that the DNR has identified the person who started the fire. What we know The Jenkins Creek Fire started on May 12 near Hoyt Lakes, just north of the Camp House wildfire. The fire was detected east of County Road 110 and north of County Road 16 near Jenkins Creek. Authorities say that on May 24 that the Jenkins Creek fire is about 75% contained, up from 47% the day before, and just under 16,800 acres. EAIMT says that crews have made "steady progress building containment lines" around the fire. Firefighters are now focused on finding gaps in the perimeter to fully contain the blaze. What caused the fire EAIMT saiys the Jenkins Creek fire was caused by human activity, but the investigation is ongoing. The St. Louis County Sheriff previously told FOX 9 the fire might have started with a discarded cigarette along Highway 16, as it began near a roadway. The Source This story uses information shared by the state incident management authorities and past FOX 9 reporting.
The Independent
13-05-2025
- Climate
- The Independent
Minnesota wildfires explode over nearly 20,000 acres as National Guard responds
Three raging wildfires in northern Minnesota have forced evacuations and the deployment of members of the state's National Guard to battle the blazes. The fires continued to expand on Tuesday, fanned by hot, dry, and windy weather conditions. In Brimson, the largest of the three wildfires, known as the Camp House fire, rapidly ballooned to 11,778 acres. The fire, which started on Sunday, has destroyed more than 40 structures and led dozens of people to evacuate. There were 80 people working to respond to the incident, and several road closures implemented. The 'fire has been very active the last two days, with the burning period going into the night,' the Minnesota Incident Command System wrote in a Facebook post on Tuesday. In the nearby Superior National Forest, the Jenkins Creek Fire had spread over 6,800 acres, quadrupling in size after erupting Monday morning. 'The fire moved quickly, driven by strong southerly winds,' according to officials. Southwest of the two wildfires, the Munger Shaw fire tore over more than 1,400 acres, according to the wildfire-tracking app Watch Duty. More evacuations were reported in that area, according to the national forest. The causes of all of the fires remain under investigation. Not one of the fires is contained. On Monday, Democratic Governor Tim Walz, former Vice President Kamala Harris' 2024 running mate, said he had authorized the National Guard to assist in the response. "Wildfires in northern Minnesota have forced families to evacuate and caused severe damage to and loss of property. My thoughts are with those Minnesotans who are being impacted by this dangerous and unpredictable fire," said Walz. As the fight continues, an air quality alert issued due to the spread of wildfire smoke has been extended through Wednesday. 'Air quality is expected to reach the orange AQI level, which is unhealthy for sensitive groups,' the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency warned. Similar alerts were issued at around the same time last year due to wildfire smoke coming from Canada. Walz and the state's forestry officials told residents to be extra careful about anything that could cause heat or sparks. Burn restrictions were in place. Red flag warnings have been issued for 65 counties, and any wildfire that starts in this weather is expected to explode. Climate change is making wildfire-prone conditions more frequent. The governor said that while Minnesota typically sees more than 1,100 wildfires a year, 970 have already occurred this year. Of those, 40 were on Sunday and Monday, according to WCCO News. "I've worked for DNR (Department of Natural Resources) Forestry for nearly 30 years, and the weather the last few days is just really unprecedented," Patty Thielen, director of forestry for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, told the station. "Really low humidity, high winds have allowed fires to spread really quickly."
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Crews battling 200-acre wildfire in northeastern MN; cabins and homes evacuated
Fire crews and "multiple aircraft" are battling a wildfire that had grown to an estimated 200 acres in size on Sunday, a day on which a "red flag" warning was in place for most of Minnesota due to critical fire conditions. Authorities in St. Louis County say they are at the scene of a blaze dubbed the "Camphouse Fire" – due to its proximity to the Green Lake Lutheran Ministries Camp near Brimson, Minnesota, which was detected early Sunday afternoon and subsequently spread. "The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and Superior National Forest firefighters are on site. The public is asked to avoid the area for their own safety and the safety of fire personnel. No drones allowed near the area," said the Minnesota Interagency Fire Center. Sign up for our BREAKING WEATHER newsletters The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office said it first received a call about a "rapidly spreading" grass and wildfire near the 2200 block Hwy. 44 in Ault Township, which was traveling in a northeasterly direction through the woods. "Several local fire departments were dispatched to the area and are actively fighting the fire," the sheriff's office said. "Initial information is a number of cabins, garages and other structures have been affected. There are no known injuries to any people at this time." There were "several dozen" residents evacuated from their homes and cabins, with the Ault Town Hall building opened up to assist affected residents. "The cause of the fire remains under investigation at this time," the sheriff's office said.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Wildfire in Superior National Forest grows to 750 acres, forces evacuations
The Brief A wildfire has burned an estimated 750 acres in northern Minnesota on Sunday. The fire is burning near Brimson, Minn. in the Superior National Forest, about 35 miles north of Duluth. Several dozen people have been evacuated amid the fire battle. (FOX 9) - A wildfire in northern Minnesota has burned 750 acres and forced people to evacuate their homes amid a Red Flag warning on Sunday. What we know The Minnesota Interagency Fire Center says the fire near Brimson, Minnesota has grown to about 200 acres. Crews from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and Superior National Forest along with local firefighters are working to put out the flames. Timeline The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office says calls for the fire came in shortly after 1 p.m. on Sunday along Hwy 44 near Camp House Road. Brimson is about 35 miles north of Duluth in the Arrowhead Region and the Superior National Forest. As of 3 p.m., deputies said the fire was an estimated 160 acres. A later update from the Minnesota Interagency Fire Center put the size at 200 acres. Deputies said the fire has affected a number of cabins, garages, and other structures and evacuations have been ordered, affecting several dozen residents. There have been no reported injuries. What we don't know The cause of the fire is not yet known. It's also not clear how much of the fire has been contained. The backstory The fire comes as a Red Flag warning is in effect for most of Minnesota, meaning weather conditions are ripe for wildfires to grow and spread. The warning covers 77 counties stretching across most of the state, including the Twin Cities metro. The warning is in effect until 10 p.m.
