This spring and summer have been pretty active across Northern Minnesota for wildfires, but officials are warning we're far from out of the woods on this year's wildfire season. READ MORE: How Do The 2026 BWCAW Wildfires Compare To Other Historic Minnesota Wildfires? They shared an outlook today that projects this year's wildfire season in Minnesota lasting through nearly the end of the year. As they pointed out in their message, it has been a hot and dry summer, with drought conditions present across most of the state. I think everyone can agree we all hope history doesn't repeat itself with ongoing tinderbox conditions across Northern Minnesota.