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Wander & Wonder

What a difference a week makes: Where to catch the changing fall colors in Minnesota

What a difference a week makes: Where to catch the changing fall colors in Minnesota

The Minnesota DNR’s fall colors map suggests leaves are between 25-75 percent changed. The most colorful sights are in the state’s arrowhead region, central Minnesota and in the northeast. The Twin Cities metro area remains fairly green.
by Anika Besst

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Strong geomagnetic storm set to illuminate Minnesota's night sky

Strong geomagnetic storm set to illuminate Minnesota's night sky

The northern lights will put on a spectacular show this weekend, following two powerful solar storms. One of these solar flares is the strongest we’ve seen in this solar cycle and the most powerful flare since 2017.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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September heat and turning leaves: Where to catch fall colors

September heat and turning leaves: Where to catch fall colors

The Minnesota DNR’s fall colors map suggests leaves are in the beginning stages of turning colorful across northern Minnesota with the start of notable color in the Iron Range and near North Dakota, as well as a sprinkle along the southern border of Minnesota.
by Anika Besst

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Let the hues begin: Fall foliage colors coming to Minnesota in 3, 2, 1 ...

Let the hues begin: Fall foliage colors coming to Minnesota in 3, 2, 1 ...

Fall is near! As we approach autumn, when can Minnesotans expect those vibrant oranges, reds and yellows? What affects that vibrancy? And how will this year stack up to other seasons?
by Amy Felegy

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Wildflower Chasers: Ditching the highway for off-road gems

Wildflower Chasers: Ditching the highway for off-road gems

Setting out on a mission to find a flower, means looking for them anywhere. Including walking through the dewy tall grass of a highway ditch early in the morning. “There’s nothing like a good, rich ditch,” said Wildflower Chaser Kelly Povo.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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Split Rock Lighthouse shines with new tours, Indigenous history exhibit

Split Rock Lighthouse shines with new tours, Indigenous history exhibit

Minnesota’s iconic North Shore lighthouse has transformed itself over the last few years since the pandemic. A recent trip found a new walking tour and new detail on the history of the Native American people who were there long before the 114-year-old tower. 
by Elizabeth Shockman

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