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Well sampling planned for the Groundwater Atlases of Lincoln and Pipestone counties
Published on June 26, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will collect water samples from about 90 wells in each county late this summer and fall to develop The Groundwater Atlas of Lincoln County and The Groundwater Atlas of Pipestone County.
Lake Maria drawdown in progress this summer
Published on June 23, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is conducting a drawdown on Lake Maria in Murray County, located southwest of Garvin. The temporary lowering of water levels on the 442-acre shallow lake is taking place to improve wildlife habitat and water quality.
Wildlife Drive opening at Roseau River Wildlife Management Area
Published on June 23, 2025
The 27-mile Wildlife Drive within the Roseau River Wildlife Management Area will be open from Saturday, July 19, through Sunday, July 27, and on the following weekends, Saturday, Aug. 2, and Sunday, Aug. 3, and Saturday, Aug. 9, and Sunday, Aug. 10. The self-guided tour traverses wetland, woodland, brushland, grassland and farmland habitats, providing visitors ample opportunity for wildlife viewing.
New Ulm volunteer named 2024 ATV safety instructor of the year
Published on June 18, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has named Steve Rykhus, of New Ulm, as the 2024 ATV instructor of the year.
DNR adds eight counties to deer feeding and attractant ban
Published on June 18, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has added eight counties to a deer feeding and attractant ban to reduce the risk of chronic wasting disease spread, after CWD was detected in wild deer in new areas of the state last year.
Minnesota DNR extends comment period on muskie plan to June 30
Published on June 12, 2025
People can now share their thoughts on a draft update of the state’s long-range plan for muskellunge through Monday, June 30.
Opportunities available to hunt elk in Minnesota
Published on June 10, 2025
Hunters have through Thursday, July 3, to apply for one of four elk licenses offered this year by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Four new dog/handler teams join the DNR’s K9 Unit
Published on June 9, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources K9 Unit has expanded by four dogs and handlers and increased its ability many times over to detect aquatic invasive species, locate lost people, detect possible game and fish violations, and assist local law enforcement agencies with their evidence-detection needs.
New education requirements in effect July 1 for some boaters in Minnesota
Published on June 5, 2025
Beginning July 1, 2025, more people who operate motorboats or personal watercrafts on Minnesota waters must obtain a valid watercraft operator’s permit. The updated requirements, passed into law during 2023, are intended to make boating safer by ensuring people operating motorized watercraft know the rules and are properly trained.
ATV riders can explore Minnesota riding opportunities for free June 14-15
Published on June 5, 2025
Minnesotans with an all-terrain vehicles registered for private or agricultural use won’t need to pay the additional registration fee ($60 for three years) to ride the state’s public ATV trails on June 14-15. Out-of-state riders can explore Minnesota’s ATV trails this weekend as well without the need for a nonresident ATV trail pass ($31 for one year).