Vivid aurora borealis display over a northern Minnesota lake, photographed by Bob Conzemius

Aurora hunter  ·  Northern Minnesota  ·  1999 – present

Aurora
Chases

Northern Minnesota sits beneath the auroral oval — close enough to catch extraordinary displays on active nights. A visual archive going back to 1999.

© Bob Conzemius / TornadoBob.com
Bright auroras over St. Louis County, Minnesota
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Mid-December Auroras in St. Louis County
December 11, 2025  ·  Balkan Township, MN

A bright, active display over Balkan Township brought vivid color to the northern sky — one of the better catches of the season.

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Prints from past displays are available. See pricing and details from the MacRostie Art Center showing.

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MacRostie Art Center

Visit the gallery in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, for past exhibitions of aurora photography.

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Best Viewing Times

Curious when northern Minnesota sees the most activity? See the multi-year sightings chart.

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