Outdoor burning rules in St. Michael, MN — also called the burn ban, open burning, or fire restriction ordinance — set when you can burn yard waste, debris, or run a recreational fire.
Open burning beyond a small recreational campfire requires a Minnesota DNR burning permit per St. Michael Code Sec. 91.64. The city itself does not issue burning permits — applicants must use the DNR online portal. Burning hours are limited to 6 p.m. to 8 a.m.
Sec. 91.64 governs open-burning permit applications and fees in St. Michael. Permitted open burning is limited to trees, brush, and weeds. Burning hours are restricted to 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. statewide so smoke does not contribute to daytime ozone problems. Permits are unnecessary only when ground snow cover is at least 3 inches continuous around the fire area, or for a campfire under the 3-ft x 3-ft recreational threshold. Leaf burning is independently prohibited by Sec. 91.61(D). Wright County is frequently placed under burning restrictions in late summer and fall — see the city Patch alerts referenced by the city.
Open burning without a required DNR permit, or in violation of Sec. 91.61's prohibited-material list, is a misdemeanor under Sec. 10.99 — up to $1,000 fine and/or 90 days in jail. The DNR may also assess restitution for any wildfire suppression cost.
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