Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Press Releases

• Published on July 11, 2024 - 23:19 GMT

  

  DNR proposes selling 80,000 acres of school trust lands in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness to the U.S. Forest Service to ...

  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 …

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• Published on July 8, 2024 - 20:08 GMT

  

  Fish and Wildlife Almanac, July 8 (published July 8, 2024)

  The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites people interested in wildlife and outdoor skills to check out the summer program schedule for the Minnesota Outdoor Skills and Stewardship Series. In a webinar on Wednesday, July 10, DNR wildlife …

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• Published on July 8, 2024 - 20:08 GMT

  

  Minnesota DNR certifies 9 new record fish (published 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 …

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• Published on July 8, 2024 - 20:08 GMT

  

  Carlton volunteer named 2023 ATV safety instructor of the year (published 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. Senarighi is president of the Carlton County Riders ATV Club and works tirelessly to expand the sport …

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• Published on July 8, 2024 - 20:08 GMT

  

  Ruffed grouse counts remain high in core of ruffed grouse range (published July 8, 2024)

  Minnesota’s ruffed grouse spring population counts are similar to last year and to other recent peaks in the 10-year population cycle of grouse — a pattern recorded for 73 years, according to a study from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The …

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• Published on July 8, 2024 - 20:08 GMT

  

  Well sampling planned in Lac qui Parle County for the Groundwater Atlas (published 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. The process involves collecting a water sample from an outside spigot or hydrant …

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• Published on July 1, 2024 - 20:15 GMT

  

  Fish and Wildlife Almanac, July 1 (published July 1, 2024)

  The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites people interested in wildlife and outdoor skills to check out the summer program schedule for the Minnesota Outdoor Skills and Stewardship Series. In a webinar on Wednesday, July 3, Jayden Jech, loon …

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• Published on July 1, 2024 - 20:15 GMT

  

  Despite flooding, outstanding outdoor recreation opportunities will abound in Minnesota 4th of July holiday weekend (published ...

  The Independence Day holiday weekend is just around the corner, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has tips and important information for visitors to make sure everyone can enjoy the best outdoor recreation opportunities our public lands and …

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• Published on July 1, 2024 - 20:15 GMT

  

  Clean, Drain, Dispose every time to prevent aquatic invasive species spread (published 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 …

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• Published on July 1, 2024 - 20:15 GMT

  

  DNR adds Aitkin County to deer feeding and attractant ban (published 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. “The DNR …

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• Published on June 28, 2024 - 19:03 GMT

  

  Operation Dry Water anchors DNR safety, enforcement efforts during long holiday week (published June 28, 2024)

  People across the state are gearing up for lots of time on the water in the days ahead and just after the Fourth of July holiday. As they do, Minnesota Department of Resources conservation officers and their public safety partners are reminding them to …

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• Published on June 27, 2024 - 21:41 GMT

  

  $16 million in grants awarded to strengthen Minnesota’s community forests (published June 27, 2024)

  The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has announced that 81 communities will be receiving a collective $16 million through the ReLeaf Community Forestry Grants and the Shade Tree Bonding Grants, marking a significant investment in community …

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• Published on June 27, 2024 - 21:41 GMT

  

  Volunteers needed in northeastern Minnesota counties for DNR loon survey (published June 27, 2024)

  The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking volunteers to help monitor the loon population in Aitkin, Cook, Crow Wing, Itasca and Lake counties. Volunteers are needed for a minimum of one morning during the June 28 through July 8 monitoring …

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• Published on June 27, 2024 - 21:41 GMT

  

  Well sampling planned in Lake County for groundwater atlas (published June 27, 2024)

  The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will collect water samples from about 90 wells in Lake County to develop the Groundwater Atlas of Lake County. The process involves collecting a water sample from an outside spigot or hydrant for laboratory …

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• Published on June 24, 2024 - 22:47 GMT

  

  Fish and Wildlife Almanac, June 24 (published June 24, 2024)

  Minimize conflicts with bears this summer In the absence of human-created attractions, bears rely on small, scattered patches of natural foods: specific types of young green vegetation in spring, certain species of ants and ant pupae in June, berries in …

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• Published on June 24, 2024 - 22:42 GMT

  

  DNR shares tips for celebrating the Fourth of July on state lands (published June 24, 2024)

  Minnesota state lands are great places to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday. In addition to an abundance of recreational opportunities including hiking, biking, birdwatching, camping and more; state parks, recreation areas and forests offer a quiet …

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• Published on June 24, 2024 - 22:42 GMT

  

  Wildlife Drive opening at Roseau River Wildlife Management Area (published June 24, 2024)

  The 27-mile Wildlife Drive within the Roseau River Wildlife Management Area will be open from Saturday, July 20, through Sunday, July 28, and on the following weekend, Saturday, Aug. 3, through Sunday, Aug. 4. The self-guided tour traverses wetland, …

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• Published on June 21, 2024 - 20:27 GMT

  

  Flooding prompts closure of some DNR roads, trails, state forest campgrounds, as well as Fort Snelling State Park (published June ...

  Due to recent heavy rains causing unsafe conditions, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources cautions visitors throughout the state to watch for flooding and damage to roads and trails. Because of flooding, Fort Snelling State Park will close to the …

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• Published on June 13, 2024 - 20:50 GMT

  

  Hill Annex Mine State Park permanently closed to allow mining to resume (published June 13, 2024)

  Hill Annex Mine State Park in Calumet has been deauthorized as a state park and is now closed. These actions are consistent with the historical expectation that mining would return to this site. “Over its 60-year history, Hill Annex Mine produced 63 …

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• Published on June 13, 2024 - 20:50 GMT

  

  Minnesota DNR seeks input on Quad Cities ATV Club Trail Proposal (published June 13, 2024)

  The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites public review and written comments on a proposal by St. Louis County and the Quad Cities ATV Club to obtain Grant-in-Aid (GIA) funding for an off-highway vehicle trail. This trail is for all-terrain …

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