Alerts
Forest Alerts
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Forest Order 09-03-25-02: Bimijiwan (Knutson Dam) campground and picnic area Emergency Closure
The Bimijiwan (Knutson Dam) campground and picnic area, as well as the gated, campground loop road, which is the northernmost segment of FR 2176 are closed for health and public safety as the result of storm damage.
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Cass Lake Levels
One gate at Bimijiwan was closed on 03/24/25. Both gates are currently closed. The Cass Lake level is 1301.69 and the estimated outflow is 87CFS. For more information, please visit Cass Lake Levels.
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Emerald ash borer (EAB) in Cass County
In 2023 the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) confirmed Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) in portions of Cass County, including a segment of Chippewa National Forest Lands.
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Cannabis Use on National Forest System Lands
While recreational cannabis use may be legal in the State of Minnesota, effective August 1, 2023, the Chippewa and Superior National Forests officials are reminding visitors that it is illegal on National Forest System lands.