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Minnesota DNR shares 2025 accomplishments
Published on December 22, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is pleased to release a summary highlighting several significant agency accomplishments from 2025.
Minnesota state parks celebrate the New Year with First Day Hikes on Jan. 1
Published on December 22, 2025
On Thursday, Jan. 1, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is hosting First Day Hike events at 12 state parks in support of a nationwide effort to connect people to the outdoors.
Using firewood to heat your home? Stay safe with smart firewood practices
Published on December 22, 2025
As Minnesotans settle into the winter season, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is reminding landowners who harvest or buy firewood for heating to take the following steps to protect their homes, woods and selves.
DNR to fly elk surveys in northwest Minnesota
Published on December 22, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will conduct aerial elk surveys in the next few weeks when snow cover and other conditions allow. DNR staff will survey the Kittson County and Grygla elk herds in northwest Minnesota and the border elk herd in both Minnesota and Manitoba.
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reaches enforcement agreement with Enbridge to address Moose Lake aquifer breach
Published on December 22, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced today that it has reached an agreement with Enbridge to address an aquifer breach related to the construction of the Line 3 Replacement Project at the Moose Lake site near Swatara in Aitkin County.
With training complete, 12 new DNR conservation officers hit the field
Published on December 19, 2025
Twelve new Minnesota Department of Natural Resources conservation officers have completed their training and now occupy previously vacant field stations across the state.
Minnesota DNR finalizes off-highway vehicle strategic master plans
Published on December 19, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has finalized strategic master plans for each of the three primary categories of off-highway vehicle recreation: all-terrain vehicles, off-road vehicles and off-highway motorcycles.
Enjoy a candlelight walk, snowshoe or ski at Minnesota state parks and trails
Published on December 15, 2025
Each winter, candlelight events inspire people to get outdoors and explore Minnesota state parks and trails at night.
DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Dec. 15
Published on December 15, 2025
Weekly news briefs about fish, wildlife and habitat management.
Late-season deer hunt to manage CWD is Dec. 19-21 in select areas
Published on December 8, 2025
Deer hunters can participate in a late-season chronic wasting disease management hunt Friday, Dec. 19, through Sunday, Dec. 21.
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources permanently protects nearly 16,000 acres, the agency’s largest acquisition in recent history
Published on December 5, 2025
This fall, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources finalized one of its largest land acquisitions in recent history, resulting in the permanent protection of nearly 16,000 acres of forested land across a ten-county area in northern Minnesota.
Sibley State Park offers new interactive exhibits at visitor center
Published on December 4, 2025
Visitors can learn about the landscapes and ecosystems of Sibley State Park and the continuing impact of climate change through newly installed and now open interactive exhibits at the park's visitor center.
New segment of Blazing Star State Trail near Albert Lea now open
Published on December 4, 2025
The segment connects trail between Myre-Big Island State Park and Hayward
Minnesota DNR EagleCam goes live on GivingTuesday
Published on December 2, 2025
The popular Minnesota Department of Natural Resources EagleCam is launching its new season Tuesday, Dec. 2.
Prune oaks now to avoid risk of oak wilt infection
Published on December 1, 2025
Winter is the ideal time to prune or remove oaks.
First-come, first-served seats to be offered for 2026 DNR Roundtable
Published on December 1, 2025
The 2026 Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ Roundtable — an annual gathering of conservation partners focused on discussing fisheries, wildlife, and ecological and water resource topics and encouraging partnerships — will again include a no-cost, open registration opportunity.
New High Falls pedestrian bridge opens to the public at Tettegouche State Park
Published on November 24, 2025
After several years of closure and construction, the new High Falls pedestrian bridge at Tettegouche State Park opens to the public on Monday, Nov. 24.
Explore the outdoors this winter by hunting Minnesota small game
Published on November 24, 2025
Hunting pheasants, ruffed grouse, squirrels or rabbits offers opportunities to enjoy the Minnesota outdoors as winter begins.
Support DNR’s reforestation efforts by donating to the Future Forest Fund
Published on November 24, 2025
The Future Forest Fund provides a way to partner with the DNR to plant trees and keep state forests healthy for generations.
Minnesota DNR shares reminders about the snowmobile riding season
Published on November 24, 2025
As snowmobile riders prepare for the upcoming riding season, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds riders of important information about safety, registration and trail conditions.
Parents, guardians urged to prioritize kids’ safety around cold water
Published on November 24, 2025
As temperatures fall and ice begins forming on ponds, small lakes, and other waterways across the state, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds parents and guardians to talk with their kids about the importance of safety on the ice and around the water.
Section of Munger State Trail in Duluth to be temporarily closed for improvements
Published on November 20, 2025
Get Out MORE project will benefit brook trout, other species.
DNR keeps walleye limit at three for winter on Mille Lacs Lake
Published on November 20, 2025
The walleye limit for ice fishing season on Mille Lacs Lake will remain at three fish longer than 17 inches, only one of which can be longer than 20 inches.
DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Nov. 20
Published on November 20, 2025
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife and habitat management.
Hook-setting devices allowed starting with the 2025-26 ice fishing season
Published on November 17, 2025
Hook configuration and length rule also clarified.