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Wildfire smoke leads to hazardous air quality across northern Wisconsin and the U.P. Wednesday, advisory extended to Friday
Katie Thoresen
The smoke is coming from dozens of wildfires burning across northern Minnesota and Ontario.
Vilas County Health Department
Health
Swimmer’s itch can come from any lake. Here’s some ways to prevent it.
Katie Thoresen
Smoke from wildfires in the Boundary Waters creates haze on Big Sandy Lake in McGregor on July 15, 2026.
Lorie Shaull
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Energy & Environment
Boundary Waters-area firefight expected to continue into fall
Megan Buffington
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