Citizens Addressing our Changing Climate: Bemidji derecho increases worries about local wildfires

Citizens Addressing our Changing Climate: Bemidji derecho increases worries about local wildfires

Like many of you, I enjoy living in northern Minnesota because I love to be surrounded by forests and nature. So, in June, I was heartbroken when our area experienced a devastating derecho, which knocked down a reported 9 million trees. Last spring, forests just north of my hometown of Two Harbors were hit with several wildfires that changed their landscape and impacted their lives at work and leisure. I have heard from many people that one of t…