A satellite photo of the wildfire in the BWCA shows its breadth. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration published this on Sept. 13, one day after the fire 'made an unprecedented 16-mile run to the east.
Pagami Creek fire from space
Satellite photo speaks 10,000 words
September 21, 2011 at 6:37PM

Eventually the smoke drifted over the Ukraine.

Photo by NOAA
The state GOP wants to resolve intraparty feuds before the 2026 election. But some Republicans are calling for the party to cut out its fringe factions, not work with them.