News releases

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Minnesota DNR announces public land sale

Published on November 17, 2025

Online auction to be held Dec. 2-16.

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State Trail Visitor Survey results available from Minnesota DNR

Published on November 13, 2025

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has released a study of state trail visitors.

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Give the gift of the outdoors this holiday season

Published on November 13, 2025

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has a variety of budget-friendly holiday gift options for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages, abilities and interests. These gifts include subscriptions to the Minnesota Conservation Volunteer, gift cards, Nature Store items, and lifetime hunting and fishing licenses.

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DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Nov. 13

Published on November 13, 2025

A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife and habitat management.

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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.

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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.

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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.