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Drawdown planned for Marsh Lake this spring and summer
Published on February 19, 2026
Visitors to Marsh Lake in the Lac qui Parle Wildlife Management Area will see lowered water levels as the result of a drawdown planned for spring and summer 2026.
Minnesota DNR completes forest road improvement, bridge replacement in Nemadji State Forest
Published on February 19, 2026
Get Out MORE-funded project improves access to trails, fishing, and other recreation
Red Flag Warning issued for extreme fire risk
Published on February 18, 2026
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for three counties in southwest Minnesota, effective today, February 18, from 10 am until 6 pm, due to extreme fire risk conditions.
Minnesota DNR seeks public comments on proposed OHV grant-in-aid trails
Published on February 17, 2026
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is accepting public comments on two proposed off-highway vehicle trail projects under the grant-in-aid program.
Minnesota DNR shares reconstruction plan for Lake Alice at William O’Brien State Park
Published on February 17, 2026
Replacing the water control structure and dredging the public water access planned for 2026 and 2027
DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Feb. 17
Published on February 17, 2026
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife and habitat management.
Minnesotans can help the state’s at-risk wildlife at tax time
Published on February 12, 2026
Minnesotans can support the conservation of the state’s rare and vulnerable wildlife with a contribution to the Nongame Wildlife Fund through their state tax returns.
Groundwater Atlas of Houston County released; public workshop offered Feb. 25
Published on February 9, 2026
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources recently published “The Groundwater Atlas of Houston County.”
Mille Lacs Lake yellow perch limit will change to five
Published on February 5, 2026
Starting Monday, Feb. 9, the daily and possession limit for yellow perch on Mille Lacs Lake will be reduced from 10 to five.
Minnesota DNR, White Earth Nation formalize working relationship with memorandum of understanding
Published on February 3, 2026
MOU puts in writing how the DNR, White Earth Nation collaborate on natural resources management on state owned, DNR-managed land within the White Earth State Forest.
Minnesota DNR proposes harvest limits for native rough fish
Published on February 3, 2026
New rules would improve conservation for many Minnesota fish.
DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Feb. 3
Published on February 3, 2026
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife and habitat management.
New segment of Mill Towns State Trail now open; connects to city trail system south of Dundas
Published on January 29, 2026
Residents and visitors of Dundas can now walk, snowshoe, ski and more on a new 1-mile segment of the Mill Towns State Trail.
Snowshoe lacing class returns to Lac qui Parle State Park
Published on January 22, 2026
Participants will leave with snowshoes created in class.
Winter wonderland: How trees survive the cold
Published on January 22, 2026
Four ways Minnesota forests are adapted to winter.
Minnesota DNR seeks public comments on coastal program assessment, strategy
Published on January 22, 2026
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is soliciting public comments on the draft 2026-2030 Assessment and Strategy for Minnesota’s Lake Superior Coastal Program.
Minnesota DNR urges snowmobile riders to prioritize safety
Published on January 22, 2026
In areas with rideable snow, snowmobiling is a common activity on Minnesota’s trails, frozen lakes, and road ditches. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds riders to be safe when they head out.
DNR urges woodland owners to consider adding conifers, help wildlife survive harsh winters
Published on January 20, 2026
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources encourages the nearly 200,000 woodland owners across the state to consider how conifers fit into their woodland management plans.
Zebra mussel larvae confirmed in Tanners Lake in Washington County
Published on January 15, 2026
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussel larvae in Tanners Lake, abutting the town of Landfall in Washington County.
DNR stocks rainbow trout in Mankato’s Hiniker Pond for winter angling
Published on January 15, 2026
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources staff recently stocked rainbow trout in Hiniker Pond near Mankato, making the fish available to anglers for the winter trout opener and beyond.
Minnesota DNR seeks public comments on proposed OHV grant-in-aid trails
Published on January 15, 2026
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is accepting public comments on two proposed off-highway vehicle trail projects under the Grant-in-Aid program.
Help grow Minnesota’s future forests by collecting black spruce cones for the DNR
Published on January 15, 2026
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ State Forest Nursery is seeking individuals to collect black spruce cones this winter.
Zebra mussel larva confirmed in Goose Lake in Chisago County
Published on January 12, 2026
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of a zebra mussel larva in Goose Lake, near Stark in Chisago County.
Minnesota DNR requesting feedback on hunting, fishing regulations books
Published on January 12, 2026
Anglers, hunters and trappers are invited to share their thoughts with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources about the regulations books published annually to inform people about how they can legally hunt, trap and fish in the state.
Minnesota DNR proposes to reduce statewide walleye limit from 6 to 4
Published on January 12, 2026
New rules would also clarify the regulations for anglers on border waters.