REGIONAL— As legislative economic relief stalls, United Way of Northeastern Minnesota has directed its own effort to provide assistance to area businesses affected by the fires in the Boundary Waters and subsequent closure of the wilderness area. To date, the group has raised more than $251,000 for the Ely area, which is currently being distributed to area businesses, but Executive Director Erin Shay says more relief is needed.“We’re hearing tha…
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