The Superior National Forest declared a wildfire in the Tofte Ranger District around 1 p.m. after spotting the fire had spread beyond the planned burn area. Firefighters are attacking the flames ...

Though the "total number of Minnesota Forest Service workers affected is unclear," the release notes, the Superior National Forest ... law enforcement, fire management and other critical duties." ...

As the snow fades from northern Minnesota, so does the influx of owls that migrated into the area during the latest owl ...