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Somewhere between Duluth and Grand Marais, a lot of Minnesota summers officially begin the moment a slice of pie hits the table at Betty's in Two Harbors.

For a few days this week, northern Minnesota had the worst air quality on the planet. Not the worst in the state — the worst in the world.

America turns 250 on Saturday, and Minnesota might send it off with a little thunder before the actual fireworks even get started.

With the music pumping, Lakes Jam experienced more than just good vibes, as issues in the campground sparked conversations about respect and responsibility.

Even if the rankings aren’t what we expected, Minnesota’s welcoming spirit is something to be proud of - let's dive into the details.

The deadly incident was reported in the swimming beach of a small lake about 30 miles north of Brainerd.

With the investigation into the cause of the large fire ongoing, officials share they have identified 'people of interest' and are looking for photos and videos from cameras in the area.

Local and county officials provided an update on the fire, evacuation status, and other information Sunday morning.

Numerous agencies are now responding to the largest of Minnesota's wildfires this weekend, a blaze near Crosslake that is now thousands of acres in size.

After being a popular stop for many years for people traveling through the Brainerd area, the very unique 'up north' Wendy's abruptly shut down recently.