State tracks fall foliage with maps

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is updating its fall color finder every Thursday now with the latest estimates for peak fall colors across the state. Last week’s map put most of the state at zero- to 10 percent of leaves changing, with slightly more change in an area along the North Shore of Lake Superior. The map can also be used to predict peak colors. DNR officials said this year’s rainy growing season means trees have the potential to maximize their color production in the fall, although September weather also plays a role. Find out more at http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/fall_colors/index.html.