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DNR invites public input to update of Lake Winnibigoshish management plan
Published on November 10, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites people interested in Lake Winnibigoshish to share their thoughts on prioritizing future management of the lake, as an initial step in updating the lake’s management plan.
2026 invasive aquatic plant management grant applications open Nov. 10
Published on November 10, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has up to $1,060,000 available to local entities such as lake associations, watershed districts, cities, and counties, as well as Tribal governments, for the management of curly-leaf pondweed, Eurasian watermilfoil, flowering rush and/or starry stonewort.
DNR reminds Minnesotans to prepare yard trees for fall and winter
Published on November 10, 2025
As temperatures drop, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources encourages homeowners to take simple steps to keep their yard trees healthy through fall and winter.
Zebra mussels confirmed in Big Sand Lake in Hubbard County
Published on November 6, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Big Sand Lake, near Dorset in Hubbard County.
Minnesota DNR seeks public feedback on Cody Lake aeration permit request
Published on November 6, 2025
People can comment through Nov. 18
Major improvements coming to Moccasin Point Public Water Access on Lake Vermilion
Published on November 6, 2025
Construction begins winter 2025; closure planned for summer 2026.
Report bear den locations in Brainerd, Grand Rapids, Duluth areas
Published on November 3, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is asking hunters and other recreationists spending time outdoors this fall to report the locations of bear dens they encounter in and around the Brainerd, Grand Rapids and Duluth areas.
DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Nov. 3
Published on November 3, 2025
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife and habitat management.
Red Flag Warning issued for extreme fire risk
Published on November 3, 2025
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for several counties in northeast Minnesota effective today from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m., due to extreme fire risk conditions.
Starry stonewort confirmed in Buffalo Lake in Wright County
Published on October 30, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of the invasive algae starry stonewort in Buffalo Lake, located in and adjacent to the city of Buffalo in Wright County.
Successful hunting season starts with safety
Published on October 30, 2025
With hundreds of thousands of hunters set to converge on the state’s fields and woods for the Saturday, Nov. 8 firearms deer opener, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that safe hunts are successful hunts.
Upper Red Lake walleye regulations change for winter season
Published on October 27, 2025
The winter season walleye limit on Upper Red will be a four fish possession limit, with only one walleye longer than 17 inches allowed.
Minnesota DNR seeks tree seed, cone collectors to help grow future forests
Published on October 27, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking individuals to collect tree seeds and cones this fall and winter.
DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Oct. 27
Published on October 27, 2025
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife and habitat management.
Minnesota DNR awards $9 Million in Flood Hazard Mitigation Grants
Published on October 22, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has selected eight projects for funding under the Flood Hazard Mitigation Grant Assistance Program.
National Forest Products Week highlights power of consumers to support healthy forests
Published on October 20, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is joining partners across the country Oct. 19-25 in celebrating National Forest Products Week to recognize the essential connections between consumers, the forest products industry, and healthy, resilient forests.
DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Oct. 20
Published on October 20, 2025
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife and habitat management.
Minnesota DNR seeks public input on walleye slot limits on Sand Lake
Published on October 13, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is reviewing the current protected slot limit for walleye on Sand Lake, near Squaw Lake.
Field reports: What Minnesota deer hunters can expect this season
Published on October 13, 2025
More than 400,000 deer hunters are preparing for the firearms deer season, which opens Saturday, Nov. 8.
DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Oct. 13
Published on October 13, 2025
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife and habitat management.
Zebra mussels confirmed in Munson Lake in Becker County, Lake Six in Otter Tail County
Published on October 9, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Munson Lake, near Detroit Lakes in Becker County, and Lake Six, near Frazee in Otter Tail County.
Minnesota DNR accepting comments on environmental review documents for proposed Reno Bottoms Floodplain Forest and Backwater Restoration Project
Published on October 7, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is accepting comments on an environmental assessment worksheet for the Reno Bottoms Floodplain Forest and Backwater Restoration Project, located in Houston County.
Public invited to land celebration Oct. 10
Published on October 7, 2025
Celebration to be part of 13th annual Minnesota Governor’s Pheasant Hunting Opener.
12 tips for families to enjoy time outdoors during the MEA school break
Published on October 7, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources encourages families to spend time outdoors during the MEA break, which is Oct. 16-17 this year.
DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Oct. 7
Published on October 7, 2025
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife and habitat management.