News releases

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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.

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Walk, snowshoe or ski by candlelight at Minnesota state parks and trails this winter

Published on December 26, 2024

Each winter, candlelight events at Minnesota state parks, recreation areas and trails encourage people to get outdoors and warm up to winter.

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Minnesota DNR to discuss management plans for Lake Henry in Le Sueur County

Published on December 23, 2024

Public hearing planned for Jan. 16 at the Cleveland American Legion.

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Minnesota DNR to fly elk surveys in northwestern Minnesota

Published on December 23, 2024

Public can document elk observations using new elk sightings tool on the DNR website.

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Join walkers across the country during a First Day Hike at a state park

Published on December 23, 2024

First Day Hikes will take place at 10 Minnesota state parks on Wednesday, Jan. 1, as part of a nationwide effort to connect people to the outdoors.