The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites people interested in the new Keystone Woods Wildlife Management Area to share their thoughts on what amenities and opportunities they’d like to see at the WMA in the future.

Prune oaks now to avoid risk of oak wilt infection

Published on January 16, 2025

Winter is the ideal time to prune or remove oaks.

Minnesota state parks and recreation areas offer winter camping and lodging

Published on January 16, 2025

Camping and lodging are available throughout the state.

Minnesota DNR urges snowmobile riders to prioritize safety

Published on January 16, 2025

Even small amounts of snow can hide dangers.

Minnesota DNR seeks public input on updates to Lake of the Woods Fisheries Management Plan

Published on January 13, 2025

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites people interested in Lake of the Woods fisheries to share their thoughts on a draft update of the fisheries management plan for the lake.

Minnesota DNR releases 2024 Forest Health Annual Report

Published on January 13, 2025

Summary includes findings on insects, disease outbreaks and other impacts to Minnesota forests.

Minnesotans fish free statewide with kids Jan. 18-20

Published on January 13, 2025

Free Park Day is also Jan. 20.

Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Jan. 13

Published on January 13, 2025

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

Minnesota DNR honors Roseau River Watershed District

Published on January 9, 2025

Watershed District of the Year award highlights conservation effectiveness.

Minnesota DNR honors Pipestone Soil and Water Conservation District

Published on January 9, 2025

Appreciation award highlights conservation effectiveness.

Jan. 20 is the first 2025 Free Park Day at Minnesota state parks, recreation areas

Published on January 9, 2025

Minnesotans encouraged to try winter outdoor recreation.

Chronic wasting disease reaches endemic stage in 3 southeast Minnesota deer permit areas, DNR adjusts management strategy per CWD response plan

Published on January 8, 2025

DNR discontinues targeted culling of deer in these DPAs.

DNR releases Dodge County groundwater atlas; announces public workshop

Published on January 7, 2025

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has published the Groundwater Atlas of Dodge County.

Support Minnesota’s forests by collecting black spruce and jack pine cones this winter

Published on January 7, 2025

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources State Forest Nursery is seeking individuals to collect black spruce and jack pine cones this winter.

George H. Crosby Manitou State Park featured on 2025 state park vehicle permit

Published on January 7, 2025

For the first time, the Minnesota state park vehicle permit sticker and collectable mug features George H. Crosby Manitou State Park in northeast Minnesota.

Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Jan. 7

Published on January 7, 2025

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

Minnesota DNR evaluates progress on deer plan

Published on January 7, 2025

Public invited to comment about plan progress, attend webinar.

Minnesota DNR looking to fill 200 paid summer internships

Published on January 3, 2025

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is looking for passionate and dedicated students interested in learning more about natural resource careers through paid summer internships.