News releases

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DNR temporarily closing a portion of Chengwatana State Forest due to wildfire

Published on October 18, 2024

To help ensure public safety, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has issued an emergency order of closure effective immediately for a portion of the Chengwatana State Forest due to an active wildfire.

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Minnesota DNR announces annual public land sale

Published on October 15, 2024

Online auction to be held Nov. 7-21.

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Plant the future: DNR State Forest Nursery is accepting orders for spring 2025 seedlings beginning Oct. 15

Published on October 14, 2024

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources' State Forest Nursery will begin spring 2025 seedling sales on Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 9:30 a.m.

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Field reports: What Minnesota deer hunters can expect this season

Published on October 14, 2024

More than 400,000 deer hunters are preparing for the firearms deer season that opens Saturday, Nov. 9.

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Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Oct. 14

Published on October 14, 2024

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

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Zebra mussels confirmed in Rice Lake in Hennepin County

Published on October 10, 2024

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Rice Lake, located partially in Maple Grove, Hennepin County.

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Public invited to land celebration Oct. 11

Published on October 8, 2024

Celebration to be part of 12th annual Minnesota Governor’s Pheasant Hunting Opener.

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Minnesota DNR designates Keystone Woods as new wildlife management area

Published on October 8, 2024

Public comment period about the WMA opens in November.

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DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Oct. 8

Published on October 8, 2024

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