Northeastern Minnesota under red-flag warning; Walz sends National Guard to fight wildfires

11 articles, oldest first.

1. WDIO Duluth

   Governor Walz declares peacetime emergency due to wildfires burning in Northern Minnesota ↗ (opens WDIO Duluth)

   Published Jul 12, 2026

   WDIO Duluth's feed description

   Governor Tim Walz has declared a peacetime emergency, mobilized the Minnesota National Guard and authorized additional state assistance to support the ongoing wildfire response efforts in Northern Minnesota.

2. KARE 11 Minneapolis

   Gov. Walz declares peacetime emergency, sends National Guard to assist with wildfires ↗ (opens KARE 11 Minneapolis)

   Published Jul 12, 2026

   KARE 11 Minneapolis's feed description

   Governor Tim Walz has declared a peacetime emergency and mobilized the National Guard as 17 wildfires threaten communities in northern Minnesota.

3. Duluth News Tribune

   Northeastern Minnesota under red-flag warning; Walz sends National Guard to fight wildfires ↗ (opens Duluth News Tribune)

   Published Jul 12, 2026

   Duluth News Tribune's feed description

   Multiple fires have broken out with high temperatures providing critical weather conditions.

4. Grand Forks Herald

   NE Minnesota under red-flag warning; Walz sends National Guard to fight wildfires ↗ (opens Grand Forks Herald)

   Published Jul 13, 2026

   Same headline from 7 more outlets

   Grand Forks Herald's feed description

   Multiple fires have broken out, with high temperatures providing critical weather conditions.

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