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Boundary Waters could reopen more areas by July 30 — here’s what we know
The Forest Service is considering reopening 37 of 103 entry points in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness by July 30, contingent on wildfire conditions. The second phase would open 420,000 acres (39% of the area), including entry points in Lake County, Cook County, and one near Trout Lake in St. Louis County.
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- Parts of the Boundary Waters reopening Monday, but overnight permits still banned
- Minnesota wildfires: Boundary Waters closure extended through Oct. 1 ‘or until rescinded’
- Wildfires prompt forest closure order in Boundary Waters
- BWCA permit cancellation extended until July 24
- Boundary Waters closure puts Ely tourism and jobs at risk
- Entire BWCA closing due to wildfires