Minnesota encourages smart practices when harvesting, burning firewood

When going afield to cut firewood, there are more things to think about than the coming warmth from a fireplace or woodstove. Think insects, disease and fungi. Not to worry. Several steps can be taken to minimize risk, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Among them is to avoid moving harvested firewood too far from where it was cut. Instead, burn it close to where it...