Drought

Research indicates that in the coming decades, the state is likely to see more risk days of wildfires starting on the ground due to more extreme droughts connected to climate change.

While spring burning restrictions are in place, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will not issue open burning permits for yard waste.

Beltrami County Emergency Management is seeking public input as it works to update its hazard mitigation plan for events like floods, drought and severe windstorms.

Counties are required to update hazard mitigation plans every five years to maintain eligibility for FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Assistance grant programs.

Several Northern Minnesota communities saw 3 or more inches of rainfall over two days this week as severe weather and showers crossed the region.

Fire danger is very high in much of the state and extreme in some areas, with the National Weather Service signaling a Red Flag Warning in 39 Minnesota counties on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024.

In the last 30 days, Northern Minnesotans have seen anywhere from 4 to 8 inches of rain, according to the National Weather Service in Duluth.

Plus the debate over school resource officers in local schools, progress on Barnum wildfire and exceptional drought conditions in region.

Jeff Sundin on Early Bird Fishing Guide

Jeff Sundin on Early Bird Fishing Guide