Northeastern MN Fire Bans Take Effect | Fargo News

If you’re planning a trip to northeastern Minnesota, brace yourself—new fire restrictions go into effect Monday at 12:01 PM in Cook, Koochiching, Lake, and northern St. Louis counties, plus parts of Itasca County. No campfires or recreational fires allowed in the Boundary Waters or Superior National Forest. Fireworks are banned outside city limits. Your only cooking option? Gas or propane stoves. Charcoal grills are permitted only at cabins or resorts. Even with recent rain, officials warn the region remains dangerously dry—just one spark could ignite a wildfire. Rules stay in place until the DNR commissioner lifts them. Stay alert and help prevent disaster. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/49ffc3bd455fa919