MNDNR Forestry, a division of @MNDNR, keeps Minnesota's forests and trees growing strong to provide clean water and natural resources for future generations.
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🚩Red Flag Warnings continue today across northern, central, and parts of southwest Minnesota. Please don't burn and use extra caution with any outdoor activity that can cause heat or sparks. See current fire danger and burning restrictions at mndnr.gov/burnrestrictions
ALT Red Flag Warning in white block letters on red background with small yellow flame on top right.
ALT Screenshot from National Weather Service showing 54 counties highlighted in pink with red flag warnings in effect May 15
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🚩Red Flag Warning issued for extreme fire risk in parts of northwest, west central, and southwest Minnesota. Use caution. Do not burn. Campfires are discouraged. Check burning restrictions and fire danger at mndnr.gov/burnrestrictions
ALT Red Flag warning text in white block letters, red background, small yellow flame on top right corner.
ALT Screenshot from the national weather service showing counties along western Minnesota highlighted in pink indicating a red flag warning.
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🚩Red Flag Warning today for parts of NW, SW, and west central MN. Dry conditions, high winds, and low humidity mean any spark could start a wildfire that spreads rapidly. Use extra caution outdoors today and wait to burn until conditions improve. Check mndnr.gov/burnrestrictions
ALT Red flag warning in white text on red background. State of Minnesota in the color orange, a yellow and red flame on top above the text. "do not burn"
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🚩Red Flag warning in parts of central and NW today, as low humidity and high winds create high fire danger. Don't burn yard waste; campfires discouraged; be careful with outdoor activities that cause heat or sparks. See fire danger and restrictions at mndnr.gov/burnrestrictions
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ALT screenshot from the national weather service showing 26 counties highlighted pink that are in the red flag warning today.
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🚩Another Red Flag Warning has been issued today, April 23 as low humidity and high winds will combine to create extreme fire risk. Don't burn. Campfires are discouraged. Be careful with outdoor activities that cause heat or sparks. Check fire danger at mndnr.gov/burnrestrictions
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🚩The @NWS has issued a Red Flag Warning for 54 counties. Increasing fire danger statewide today. Use caution. Don't burn. Check any recent fires, including winter pile burns, for lingering heat. Make sure they are out cold. Restrictions and fire danger: mndnr.gov/burnrestrictions
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A Red Flag Warning has been issued for 66 counties in Minnesota due to extreme fire risk. Please don't burn! Campfires are discouraged. Be careful with any activity that causes heat or sparks outdoors. Check fire danger and burning restrictions at mndnr.gov/burnrestrictions
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ALT Screenshot from the National Weather Service showing 66 counties highlighted in pink due to the Red Flag Warning issued in those counties.
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🚩A Red Flag Warning has been issued for 18 counties in SW and west central Minnesota. Don't burn brush or yard waste. Campfires are discouraged. Use caution with activities that cause heat or sparks outside. Check burning restrictions and fire danger at mndnr.gov/burnrestrictions
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🚩A Red Flag Warning has been issued by @NWS today, April 12, until 7 pm for Pipestone and Rock counties. Please don't burn! Check recent burning to make sure it's out cold. Check fire danger and burning restrictions at mndnr.gov/burnrestrictions
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Snow may be coming, but today brings extreme fire risk in Jackson, Nobles, and Rock counties in SW Minnesota. @NWS has issued a Red Flag Warning today from 10-6. Don't burn and check any recent burning for lingering heat. Check current restrictions at mndnr.gov/burnrestrictions
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12 Nov 2025
Buy oak seedlings from us. Acorns feed deer, turkeys, squirrels, and plenty of other native species. 1 oak tree = decades of reliable food & cover.
Order bareroot seedlings at mndnr.gov/treeorder and help grow wildlife habitat for seasons to come. Min. order is 300 seedlings.
ALT Doe in a snowy forest.
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6 Nov 2025
Free webinar on Bemidji blowdown! Hear from DNR staff about cost-share & get advice from landowners & loggers. A great chance to find support 4 restoring your woods after the storm.
Monday, Nov. 10 from 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Hosted with MFA. minnesotaforestry.org/blowdo…
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3 Nov 2025
The @NWS issued a Red Flag Warning today for Aitkin, Carlton, Pine, and St. Louis counties. Windy weather is likely to increase fire danger across the state. Do not burn and check any recent burning to ensure the fire is out. Check burning restrictions Mndnr.gov/burnrestrictions
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17 Sep 2025
We are low on red & white pine cones. Sept. is the best time to collect. Be sure to look for cones that have just turned brown but not open
Call area offices to 4 drop off. mndnr.gov/seedcone. White pine - $50 for a bushel, red pine - $80.
parkrapidsenterprise.com/spo…
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22 Aug 2025
Grant Alert! Local and Tribal governments and nonprofits can apply to one of the largest rounds of grants to plant, maintain, and protect trees across the state thanks to funding from the Minnesota Legislature.
Want to learn more? Visit: mndnr.gov/community-forestry…
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18 Aug 2025
Thinking about planting trees? Field to Forest Cost Share offers up to 75% reimbursement for planting costs $500/acre incentive 2 turn open fields into healthy forests. Check this story from @NorthernNewsNow. We share how program restores MN forests. northernnewsnow.com/2025/08/…
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5 Aug 2025
Storms can leave a lasting mark on your trees. If a tree is leaning, cracked, or missing major limbs, it could be unsafe.
A professional arborist can assess the damage and help you decide what to do next. Find tips on hiring one: dnr.state.mn.us/treecare/hir…
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11 Jun 2025
Burning permits will not be issued in any county impacted by the air quality alerts. For more information on burning restrictions, visit mndnr.gov/burnrestrictions
11 Jun 2025
An air quality alert has been issued due to wildfire smoke until Thursday, June 12, for central and southern Minnesota. Air quality is expected to reach the orange AQI category, which is unhealthy for sensitive groups. Learn more: pca.state.mn.us/news-and-sto…
ALT A map of Minnesota with the central and southern regions shaded orange, to represent the air quality category that is unhealthy for sensitive groups.
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12 Jun 2025
Update 6/12: The air quality alert continues until 11 p.m. Thursday. A portion of the alert has been canceled for north central Minnesota, but the alert has been expanded to include southeastern counties.
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5 Jun 2025
MPCA issued an Air Quality Alert for northern Minnesota until Friday, June 6, at 7 p.m. Burning permits will not be issued in any county impacted by the air quality alerts. For more information on burning restrictions, visit mndnr.gov/burnrestrictions
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