What changed · October 15, 2026
Minnesota · Burn Bans
current restrictions
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The rule today
Minnesota requires a DNR burning permit for open debris burning statewide, and restrictions are set county-by-county on the DNR's burning-restrictions map, which is updated daily. NO MINNESOTA COUNTY IS UNDER A BURNING RESTRICTION NOW: Brown County, the last county at No Open Burning, moved back to Permits Required on October 14, 2026, and the DNR's burning-restrictions data now shows all 92 county units, including Cook, Lake and both St. Louis County units, at Permits Required. That means a DNR burning permit is needed before you burn brush or yard waste, but no county is at No Open Burning, at Restricted (Variance Permits Only or Agency Approved Permits Only), or at the top level, Elevated Burning Restrictions. The DNR changes these county by county, often daily, so check the DNR restrictions map for your county before burning or lighting any fire.
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