Fall Finery

The nights are cooler and even daytime temperatures are dropping, so this tree on Washington Avenue in Cloquet got a head start on its autumn wardrobe. All the leaves except one branch near the bottom are already dressed in vivid red, while nearby trees are still fully green. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources fall color guide shows the northeast and southern parts of the state with 0-10 percent change of color, with the rest of the state still in full summer mode. Keep track of fall color changes at dnr.state.mn.us/fall_colors/index.html or just keep your eyes open.