Boundry Waters Forest Fires now LARGEST IN HISTORY

Here is a firemap of the area currently burning in northren Minnesota. It is a truly huge fire consuming near 15,000 acres at last estimate. It has grown to become the largest fire in the history of Minnesota.

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Body found in Lake Minnetonka

MINNEAPOLIS - Police are investigating an apparent drowning after a body was found in Lake Minnetonka this afternoon.
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Downtown landmark Peter’s Grill closes

Peter’s Grill, a vintage Minneapolis restaurant that has been a downtown institution since 1914, has closed, the apparent victim of financial problems.
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New Guthrie Open for YOU!

The world class new Guthrie on the riverfront is now open for business.

It has been open for a few weeks as the city enjoys wonderfull firworks displays of the summer and awaits the seasons first production, The Great Gatsby.