News releases

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Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Aug. 19

Published on August 19, 2024

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

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DNR celebrates building’s 90th anniversary and Smokey’s 80th birthday at State Fair exhibit

Published on August 15, 2024

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ building and surrounding grounds at the Minnesota State Fair (which runs from Aug. 22 to Sept. 2) will feature new musicians, presentations and activities, in addition to popular attractions from previous years.

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DNR State Fair exhibit fact sheet

Published on August 15, 2024

DNR State Fair exhibit fact sheet break down

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New documentary highlights Red River lake sturgeon recovery efforts

Published on August 15, 2024

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has released a new 30-minute documentary called “Kings in the North: Lake Sturgeon Recovery in the Red River Basin.”

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18 new DNR conservation officers graduate from Academy, begin field training

Published on August 15, 2024

Eighteen people who’ve trained since late April to become Minnesota Department of Natural Resources conservation officers took a step closer to achieving their goal earlier this week when they graduated from the 23rd CO Academy. Now, they will spend the next several months training throughout the state with experienced conservation officers.