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Minnesota moms: Join this Mother’s Day weekend fishing challenge

Published on April 27, 2023

Moms who live in Minnesota are invited to join a free virtual fishing challenge Saturday, May 13, through Sunday, May 14, during Take a Mom Fishing Weekend, when all Minnesota moms can fish without purchasing a fishing license.


DNR: Safety must be the priority around cold water

Published on April 27, 2023

Lake ice is gone – or on its way out – across much of the state, so the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds anyone around lakes, rivers and ponds that cold water is dangerous and unexpected falls can quickly turn tragic.


DNR takes important step toward building a modernized electronic license system

Published on April 24, 2023

Conservation technology company selected as vendor.


DNR seeks public input on Mille Lacs WMA master plan update

Published on April 24, 2023

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites people interested in the Mille Lacs Wildlife Management Area to participate in a webinar and help inform the DNR’s updates to the WMA’s master plan.


Fish and Wildlife Almanac, April 24

Published on April 24, 2023

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


Minnesota Twins offer free hats

Published on April 21, 2023

Anyone with a 2023 Minnesota fishing or hunting license can receive a free special edition orange Minnesota Twins logo cap and a ticket discount thanks to a special ticket offer from the Twins.


Report fish die-offs to help DNR, others respond as needed

Published on April 21, 2023

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources encourages Minnesotans to contact the state duty officer if they see evidence of a fish die-off in a lake or stream.


Fort Snelling State Park closed temporarily due to flooding

Published on April 20, 2023

Due to rising waters on the Minnesota and Mississippi rivers, Fort Snelling State Park will close to the public starting at 8 a.m. on Friday, April 21.


DNR shares top 10 tips for planning a camping trip in state parks, recreation areas and forest campgrounds

Published on April 18, 2023

As Minnesotans prepare for the summer camping season, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources shares tips to help in planning an outdoor adventure.


DNR volunteers celebrated during National Volunteer Week

Published on April 18, 2023

More than 13,000 volunteers helped the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources do everything from monitoring rainfall levels to clearing trails, according to the 2022 annual DNR volunteer report.


Upper Red Lake walleye regulations announced for open water season

Published on April 18, 2023

Anglers fishing on Upper Red Lake in northern Minnesota during the 2023 open-water season that starts May 13 will have a five-walleye possession limit, with only one walleye longer than 17 inches allowed, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.


DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac

Published on April 18, 2023

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


DNR accepting comments on environmental review of Mile Post 7 West Ridge Railroad relocation, dam extensions and stream mitigation project

Published on April 18, 2023

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is accepting comments through  May 18 on an Environmental Assessment Worksheet for a proposed project at Northshore Mining’s Mile Post 7 tailings basin.


DNR publishes Cass County Groundwater Atlas

Published on April 13, 2023

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has published the Groundwater Atlas of Cass County (Part B). This atlas covers groundwater conditions and sensitivity to pollution, expanding on the Geologic Atlas of Cass County (Part A) previously published by the Minnesota Geological Survey.


Free entrance to Minnesota state parks, recreation areas on Earth Day, April 22

Published on April 13, 2023

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is waiving vehicle permit fees at all 75 state parks and recreation areas on Saturday, April 22. This “Free Park Day” is one of four days each year on which the DNR waives the requirement for a vehicle permit at state parks and recreation areas.


Minnesota again breaks national rainfall monitor recruiting record

Published on April 13, 2023

With more than 600 new volunteers, Minnesota added more rainfall monitors during the annual March recruitment than any other state and again broke the national recruiting record for the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network.


West Concord man named 2022 volunteer snowmobile safety instructor of the year

Published on April 13, 2023

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has named Darren Durst, who teaches snowmobile safety in Kasson-Mantorville in southeastern Minnesota, the 2022 volunteer snowmobile safety instructor of the year.


DNR accepting comments on an environmental assessment worksheet for Farmington Compressor Station improvements project

Published on April 11, 2023

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is accepting comments through May 11 on an Environmental Assessment Worksheet for a proposed Farmington Compressor Station improvements project.


Fish and Wildlife Almanac, April 10

Published on April 10, 2023

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


Springtime means temporary road, trail closures

Published on April 6, 2023

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will begin temporarily closing some roads and trails in state forests, state parks, recreation areas, and wildlife management areas as the spring thaw impacts road conditions.


DNR reminds public to not prune, cut oaks spring through July

Published on April 6, 2023

Pruning or cutting oaks puts them at risk of oak wilt.


Lake Bemidji State Park to host 100th birthday celebrations

Published on April 6, 2023

Lake Bemidji State Park is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2023 by hosting a variety of free and fun activities at the park on April 22 and June 10.


Minnesota’s moose count down; population remains relatively stable

Published on April 6, 2023

This year’s population estimate of 3,290 moose marks a decade of Minnesota’s moose population remaining relatively stable, according to the results of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ 2023 aerial population survey.


DNR accepting comments on environmental assessment for proposed Prospectors Loop ATV Trail segments

Published on April 4, 2023

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is accepting comments through May 4, on an Environmental Assessment Worksheet for a proposal to add four new ATV trail segments and a connecting spur on the greater Prospectors Loop Trail.


Effects of winterkill showing on some southern Minnesota lakes

Published on April 3, 2023

As ice comes off southern Minnesota lakes, evidence of this year’s harsh winter is washing up along the shorelines on some shallow lakes.