When we see our first freeze of the fall season can vary a lot from year to year. Here's a look at the earliest, latest, and average first freeze of the fall season in communities across Northern Minnesota:First Freeze Of The Season Across Northern MinnesotaHibbing, MN - A city on Minnesota's Iron Range claims the region's earliest average first freeze date among cities the National Weather Service has data for. Brainerd, MN - At the heart of Minnesota's Brainerd Lakes Area is the next-to-last city when it comes to the first freeze of the season. The normal first 32-degree (or colder) temperature is historically recorded on September 25. On average, Duluth sees its first 32-degree (or colder) temperature on September 30.