As Minnesotans start enjoying spring activities, DNR experts warn this season also comes with increased wildfire danger after ...

The DNR stated the number one cause of wildfires is escaped fires from vegetative debris burning. It said every spring burning restrictions go into effect to help prevent unintended wildfires—that ...

White County faced two brush fires on Tuesday, exacerbated by gusty winds and rugged terrain, under a Red Flag Warning.

Longtime Shoreview resident Wes Erwin mainly writes picture books and middle-grade novels. He began writing as a creative and ...

Spring burning restrictions are now in effect in 15 central Minnesota counties including Hennepin and Ramsey Counties. The restrictions mean the DNR will not issue permits for opening burning of brush ...

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is restricting the open burning of vegetative debris due to increased wildfire risk in central Minnesota beginning Monday, March 24. The ...

Xcel Energy says it will be increasing the clearance between trees and power lines from 6 feet to 10 feet, but the decision doesn't sit well with some.

The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) in northeastern Minnesota isn’t just a beautiful spot; it’s an ...

Riley Moser is a digital producer who covers breaking news and feature stories for CBS Minnesota ... nearly a year after a devastating fire severely damaged the building. Minneapolis' 19 Bar ...

The Ely Echo weekly newspaper and its companion pieces - North Country SAVER and North Country ANGLER - provide insight into ...

When we moved to Minnesota the Canadian geese migrated to and from the fields passing low overhead. I could hear the wind in ...

Mistrustful of the Department of Natural Resources' oversight of mushroom hunting and berry picking, a group of Minnesota foragers has turned to the Legislature for creation of a new task force.