News releases

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Give the gift of the outdoors this holiday season

Published on December 12, 2024

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has a variety of budget-friendly holiday gift options for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages, abilities and interests.

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First-come, first-served seats to be offered for 2025 DNR Roundtable

Published on December 5, 2024

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ Roundtable — an annual gathering of conservation partners to discuss fisheries, wildlife, and ecological and water resource topics and encourage partnership — will again include a no-cost, open registration opportunity.

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Minnesota DNR accepting comments on environmental documents for proposed Lower Knowlton Creek Project

Published on December 3, 2024

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is accepting comments through Jan. 2 on an environmental assessment worksheet related to the Lower Knowlton Creek - Munger Trail Culvert Replacement Project, located in St. Louis County.

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Report bear den locations in Brainerd, Duluth areas

Published on December 2, 2024

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is asking hunters and other recreationists spending time outdoors this fall to report the locations of occupied bear dens they encounter in and around the Brainerd and Duluth areas.

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DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Dec. 2

Published on December 2, 2024

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

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Public input sought on draft recommendations for a temporary framework to regulate gas resource development

Published on December 2, 2024

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, on behalf of the state’s Gas Resources Technical Advisory Committee (GTAC), invites input on draft recommendations and statutory language that would create a temporary framework to regulate development of gas resources like hydrogen or helium in Minnesota.