News releases

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Jan. 7

Published on January 7, 2025

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

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Minnesota DNR evaluates progress on deer plan

Published on January 7, 2025

Public invited to comment about plan progress, attend webinar.

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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.