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Piers added with Get Out MORE funding
Published on June 2, 2025
New fishing piers at Leech Lake in the city of Walker, and Lake Francis in the city of Elysian, are the newest of many fishing infrastructure improvements made possible by the Get Out MORE (Modernize Outdoor Recreation Experiences) one-time funding approved by the Minnesota Legislature in 2023.
Minnesota DNR seeks applicants for Lake Winnibigoshish, Rainy Lake input groups
Published on May 27, 2025
The DNR is seeking people with a range of perspectives and experiences, including local fishing guides, local anglers, anglers from across Minnesota, local businesses and local resorts, and water-based businesses, to serve on two fisheries input groups, one for Lake Winnibigoshish and the other for Rainy Lake.
Minnesota DNR webinar series offers ways to learn about the outdoors this summer
Published on May 27, 2025
Webinars on walleye genetics, buckthorn management, and fish dubbed “living fossils” like gar and paddlefish will be among the outdoors topics covered in the summer series of the Minnesota Outdoor Skills and Stewardship Series from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Minnesota DNR accepting comments on environmental review documents for proposed 3M Oakdale surface water diversion project
Published on May 27, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is accepting comments until 4:30 p.m. June 26 on an environmental assessment worksheet related to the 3M Oakdale surface water diversion project, located in Washington County.
Devil’s Kettle Trail at Judge C.R. Magney State Park wins first place in national readers’ choice award for best hiking trail
Published on May 23, 2025
Voters nationwide chose Devil’s Kettle Trail as the best among 19 hiking trail nominees in the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards
As recreational boating season kicks off, a reminder to make safety the top priority
Published on May 23, 2025
Anglers have been common sights on waterways across Minnesota, but lakes and rivers are about to become much busier with the arrival of Memorial Day weekend.
Red Flag Warning issued for extreme fire risk
Published on May 20, 2025
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for several counties in northern Minnesota from noon until 9 p.m. today, May 20, due to extreme fire risk conditions.
DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac, May 19
Published on May 19, 2025
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife and habitat management.
Be BearWise this summer while recreating outdoors
Published on May 19, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds hikers, campers and others recreating outdoors to be aware of bears and learn how to prevent conflicts with bears.
Open House: Moccasin Point Public Water Access on Lake Vermillion to receive extensive upgrades
Published on May 19, 2025
The DNR invites the public to an open house to share and gather information about extensive upgrades planned for Moccasin Point Public Water Access on Lake Vermilion near Tower, Minn. Construction is slated to begin after the 2025 boating season.
Extreme fire danger continues
Published on May 12, 2025
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for 80 counties in Minnesota effective today, May 12, due to extreme fire risk conditions.
DNR shares tips for off-highway vehicle riders before hitting the trail this season
Published on May 1, 2025
With winter in the rearview mirror, the summer off-highway vehicle riding season is getting underway. Many of Minnesota’s more than 3,000 miles of trails for all types of OHVs and rider skill levels are now open for use.