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A Ramsey County judge has ruled against gun permit owners who sought the right to carry weapons at the Minnesota State Fair. The ruling won’t be the last word in the case, but comes as the 2021 fair opens on Thursday. This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, August 26, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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Firefighters get a break on northern Minnesota wildfires and the state fair returns tomorrow amid lingering concerns about the COVID pandemic. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

New details about the charges against Anton Lazzaro emerged in court as he sought release from custody pending trial. His arrest on sex trafficking charges contributed to upheaval in the state Republican Party’s leadership. This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, August 25, 2021. Hosted by Phil Picardi.

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The Greenwood Fire in northeastern Minnesota has nearly doubled in size in the last 24 hours, and burned through an area dotted with dozens of homes and cabins. The blaze has now burned more than 30 square miles of forest south and west of the town of Isabella. This is the evening MPR News update for Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021. Hosted by Hannah Yang. Theme music by Gary Meister.

The Superior National Forest’s decision to close the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness was a shock to the many canoeists with trips planned this week, and to the many businesses in northeastern Minnesota that outfit those paddlers with gear and food. This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, August 24, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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Minnesota's biggest wildfire is getting bigger, and prompting more evacuations, as the smoke plume is visible from space. Also, a Grandstand act is skipping the Minnesota State Fair because of COVID. This is an evening update from MPR news, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

Dozens of rangers are fanning out across the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness to notify campers of the closure order now in effect.

The entire BWCA is closed for at least a week because of increased wildfire activity and limited resources to respond to non-fire emergencies. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, August 23, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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The Greenwood Fire in northeast Minnesota is spreading. Crews are working to contain it, but winds are stronger Friday. That has made containment more of a challenge, as flames edge closer to cabins. This is the evening MPR News update for Friday, Aug. 20, 2021. Hosted by Nina Moini. Theme music by Gary Meister.

A week after a close associate was indicted on charges of sex trafficking of minors, Minnesota Republican Party Chair Jennifer Carnahan has resigned her post. This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, August 20, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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Republican party drama is heading for an endgame, and the state fair is shrinking, as some major exhibitors say they’re paring back their presence during the COVID pandemic.