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Last updated:  Jul 27, 2026 - 6:41 PM CDT

Parts of BWCA to reopen for overnight access later this week

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Parts of BWCA to reopen for overnight access later this week

After weeks of wildfire battles, parts of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area are reopening on Monday. Here are the latest updates on the wildfires.

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6 updates Coverage ended Jul 27, 2026 at 5:00 PM CDT
Jul 27, 2026 - 6:39 PM CDT FOX 9

Superior National Forest to allow overnight access to BWCA starting July 30

Jul 27, 2026 - 1:16 PM CDT FOX 9

St. Louis County sheriff: We're discussing more BWCA openings

Jul 27, 2026 - 11:50 AM CDT FOX 9

Walz may need to call special session for wildfires

Jul 27, 2026 - 11:42 AM CDT FOX 9

Wildfires overall at 53% containment

Jul 27, 2026 - 11:14 AM CDT FOX 9

Parts of BWCA open up for day use on Monday

Jul 27, 2026 - 10:42 AM CDT FOX 9

Watch: Gov. Walz speaks with fire crews in Ely

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