News releases

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Hunters urged not to shoot ear-tagged, radio-collared research bears

Published on August 19, 2025

Collared bears provide important data to inform management decisions.

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Minnesota communities to benefit from historic $12 million in grants to strengthen urban, community forests

Published on August 18, 2025

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is accepting applications for $12 million in grants to help communities plant, maintain and protect trees across the state.

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Recent land donations increase the state’s forested land by more than 370 acres

Published on August 18, 2025

Partnership with Trust for Public Land adds two parcels to Nemadji State Forest and Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest.