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DNR, The Nature Conservancy, Trust for Public Land team up to create new wildlife management area near Rochester

Published on May 20, 2024

Moon Valley WMA is now open to the public and provides 420 acres of public recreation space 15 minutes from Rochester.


Fish and Wildlife Almanac, May 20

Published on May 20, 2024

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


Clear Lake in Sibley County opened to unlimited fishing

Published on May 16, 2024

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has opened Clear Lake in Sibley County to unlimited fishing, allowing anglers to harvest fish that would likely not survive the upcoming winter during low water conditions on the 505-acre lake.


State parks and trails offer abundant recreational opportunities over Memorial Day weekend

Published on May 16, 2024

In preparation for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is sharing recreation opportunities across the state parks and trails system.


Starry stonewort confirmed in Middle Cullen Lake in Crow Wing County

Published on May 13, 2024

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of the invasive algae starry stonewort in Middle Cullen Lake, near Nisswa in Crow Wing County.


Opportunities available to hunt elk in Minnesota

Published on May 13, 2024

License applications now open.


Minnesota DNR recognizes state record shovelnose sturgeon

Published on May 13, 2024

Anglers recently caught two shovelnose sturgeon that the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources recognized in quick succession as state records in the catch-and-release category based on length of the fish.


Fish and Wildlife Almanac, May 13

Published on May 13, 2024

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


Water levels dropped by 8 feet at Canisteo Mine Pit in Itasca County

Published on May 10, 2024

The end of the contingency pumping project is the first step in building a permanent water outflow.


Work has begun on the Heart of the Lakes Regional Trail at Maplewood State Park

Published on May 9, 2024

Construction is underway on the 3.8-mile segment of the Heart of the Lakes Trail that winds through the woods, prairies and lakes of Maplewood State Park.


During fishing opener weekend and always: clean, drain, dispose to help protect Minnesota waters

Published on May 9, 2024

The approaching walleye fishing season comes with a reminder from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to always follow state laws to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.

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