The Brief The wildfires in northern Minnesota continue to be contained by fire crews as over 70,000 acres have been burned. Fire crews say they will be utilizing a lot of aerial fire suppression tactics as rain and storms are expected this evening in the area. Northern Minnesota wildfires latestWhat we know:Fire crews are continuing to battle several wildfires in northern Minnesota and in the Boundary Waters. The second phase would include opening access to overnight use at 37 of the 103 entry points, and would reopen around 424,231 acres (39%). Fire officials say the second phase would happen on July 30, barring any significant fire activity in the area.