News releases

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Minnesota DNR recognizes youth for outstanding conservation efforts

Published on September 3, 2024

Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Commissioner Sarah Strommen honored two youths for their outstanding conservation efforts Friday, Aug. 30, at the Minnesota State Fair.

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Minnesota DNR has tools for archery deer hunters as season opens

Published on September 3, 2024

Minnesota’s archery deer season opens Saturday, Sept. 14, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has online tools and area wildlife staff ready to support hunters as they prepare for the season.

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Youth have many special ways to go hunting this fall

Published on September 3, 2024

Hunting opportunities facilitate positive outdoors experiences.

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Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Sept. 3

Published on September 3, 2024

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

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Zebra mussels confirmed in East Twin Lake in Lyon County

Published on August 29, 2024

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in East Twin Lake, near Florence in Lyon County.

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Public water access at Sturgeon Lake marks first completed boating access modernization project using Get Out MORE funding

Published on August 29, 2024

The Sturgeon Lake PWA in Pine County is one of more than 40 PWAs throughout the state that are slated for extensive upgrades via the Get Out MORE (Modernize Outdoor Recreation Experiences) initiative.