Beltrami County Rebuilds Amid Wildfire Risk

A year after a monstrous 120-mph storm obliterated Beltrami County, Minnesota—toppling nine million trees and costing $10 million in damage—the focus has shifted to wildfire risk from all that dry fuel. But despite the danger, crews have kept fires at bay, and nature’s rebound is already underway: new growth is sprouting, wildlife like ruffed grouse, turkeys, and deer are thriving, and songbirds are adapting. With state aid and tourism driving recovery, Beltrami County is open for business—inviting visitors to help rebuild while enjoying the resilient beauty of the land. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c4c86af09e21a9f7