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YMCA of the North
Coverage of YMCA of the North in the Nexus archive.
- Climate change is now threatening a pillar of childhood: summer break
Climate change is threatening summer break by making outdoor activities dangerous due to extreme heat and wildfire smoke. Parents face challenges in finding safe outdoor options for children during the summer.
- Wildfires latest: More than 60,000 acres burned, evacuation zones expanding
Wildfires in northern Minnesota near the Canadian border have burned over 60,000 acres, with 18 active fires and minimal containment. Evacuations affect 6,000–10,000 people in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, and the National Guard has been deployed to assist. Lightning sparked many fires, and smoke has hindered aerial firefighting efforts.