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DNR proposes selling 80,000 acres of school trust lands in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness to the U.S. Forest Service to benefit Minnesota’s public schools
Published on July 11, 2024
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the Minnesota Office of School Trust Lands, and the U.S. Forest Service - Superior National Forest are working together on a strategy to transfer approximately 80,000 acres of school trust lands within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness to federal ownership. This decision will benefit Minnesota's public education system.
Well sampling planned in Lac qui Parle County for the Groundwater Atlas
Published on July 8, 2024
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will collect water samples from about 90 wells in Lac qui Parle County to develop the Groundwater Atlas of Lac qui Parle County.
Ruffed grouse counts remain high in core of ruffed grouse range
Published on July 8, 2024
Sharp-tailed grouse population up in the northwest, but remains low in east-central Minnesota.
Carlton volunteer named 2023 ATV safety instructor of the year
Published on July 8, 2024
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has named Eric Senarighi, of Carlton, as the 2023 ATV instructor of the year. He also won the award in 2021.
Minnesota DNR certifies 9 new record fish
Published on July 8, 2024
After making changes to the record fish program, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has seen steady interest by anglers in documenting their largest catches, as evidenced by the nine new state record fish the Minnesota DNR has certified since March.
Fish and Wildlife Almanac, July 8
Published on July 8, 2024
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife, and habitat management.
DNR adds Aitkin County to deer feeding and attractant ban
Published on July 1, 2024
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has added Aitkin County in a deer feeding and attractant ban to reduce the risk of chronic wasting disease spread, following CWD detection in two additional wild deer near Grand Rapids in fall 2023.
Clean, Drain, Dispose every time to prevent aquatic invasive species spread
Published on July 1, 2024
The upcoming Independence Day holiday brings busier lake accesses and people hurrying to family gatherings and celebrations. It is important for all lake and river users to take a few minutes to Clean, Drain, Dispose — every time — to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.
Despite flooding, outstanding outdoor recreation opportunities will abound in Minnesota 4th of July holiday weekend
Published on July 1, 2024
Planning ahead will help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience on public lands and waters.
Fish and Wildlife Almanac, July 1
Published on July 1, 2024
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife, and habitat management.