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Rep. Zeleznikar Statement on Wildfire North of Two Harbors

Friday, May 15, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MEDIA CONTACT:
Sabina Haase, 651.297.8149 
Sabina.Haase@house.mn.gov


News Release 

Rep. Zeleznikar Statement on Wildfire North of Two Harbors

Saint Paul - Rep. Natalie Zeleznikar (R- Fredenberg Township) released the following statement about the quickly-growing wildfire which has broken out in Two Harbors just north of Betty’s Pies:

-Highway 61 closed between County Hwy 2 and Loop Road.

-Deputies helping nearby residents evacuate.

-Several structures potentially in danger. 

"I want to thank all the emergency personnel who have been responding to the incident. Sending prayers to everyone back home and want to remind everyone that conditions are very dry and to use caution". 

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