As wildfires spread in northeastern Minnesota earlier this month, updates from fire officials on the largest two — Jenkins ...

As spongy moths, an invasive species that defoliates forests, continue their westward pursuit, Carlton County has become ground zero in Minnesota's effort to scale back the infestation. Having already ...

as caterpillars defoliate large sections of urban and natural forests. A spongy moth quarantine is already in effect in Lake and Cook counties. Minnesota's participation in the national "Slow the ...

Spongy moth, formerly known as gypsy moth, is an invasive insect species that has been making its way into Minnesota from ...

The spruce budworm is a native forest insect causing concern across Minnesota’s coniferous forests since at least 1954.

Wildfires are burning through thousands of acres of forest in Northern Minnesota, damaging buildings and forcing residents to ...

and it’s raining caterpillar droppings and leaf particles,” said Kimberly Thielen-Cremers with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. The MDA discovered the high levels of spongy moths in ...

Early on, the Brimson complex fires grew quickly, thanks to dry conditions, high temperatures, and strong winds.

More significant black cutworm moth flights are being reported in parts of the Upper Midwest. Bruce Potter with the Minnesota ...