Photo gallery: Fall color arrives in northern Minnesota

Fall colors in northern Minnesota
Colorful maple leaves contrast against a birch tree in the background on Oberg Mountain near Tofte, Minn., on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018. Oberg Mountain is a favorite hike during the fall, offering views of Lake Superior as well as the hills of the North Shore.
Andrew Krueger | MPR News

The fall colors are starting to spread farther south in Minnesota. But this weekend, Minnesota's northern third will be at or near peak.

To help you plan your color-spotting trip, check out the fall color map.

If you can't plan a road trip up north, check out some of our great photos.

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