The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is restricting the open burning of vegetative debris due to increased wildfire risk resulting from unusually warm temperatures and exceptionally dry conditions across most of Minnesota. Beginning Monday, March 18, the restrictions apply in the following counties:Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Carlton, Cass, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Crow Wing, Douglas,…
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This may be a strange thing to hear in mid-December, but the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is warning us about a risk of wildfires. The unusually warm and dry conditions are likely to increase the risk of wildfires in much of Minnesota. DNR wildfire prevention specialist Karen Harrison says “even with scattered snow showers,…
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The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has issued an air quality alert for northern Minnesota. The alert takes effect Tuesday, May 16, beginning at 4 a.m. and runs until Tuesday, May 16, at 4 p.m.The affected area includes the northern half of Minnesota, and the tribal nations of Grand Portage, Fond du Lac, Leech Lake,…
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