The Horse River Fire, which was ignited by lightning on May 22, is in an extremely remote area and has consumed about 25 acres.

Any further delay by the county in approving the funds could have serious implications for our ability to respond effectively to opioid-related emergencies.

WCCO has been reporting for weeks about the impacts of the northeastern Minnesota wildfires on the ground and in the air, but new research shows it could also impact the state's waterways.