With drought conditions continuing to expand in Minnesota, the St. Croix Watershed has moved from the Drought Watch to Drought Warning Response Phase. Public water suppliers in the watershed area must now implement water restrictions. The Minnesota portion …
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of the invasive algae starry stonewort in North Twin Lake, near the town of Turtle River in Beltrami County. A Beltrami County invasive species specialist found starry stonewort near …
People participating in special hunts in state parks and recreation areas or hunting in those scientific and natural areas where hunting is allowed, will be required to use nontoxic ammunition starting this fall. Peatland SNAs are exempt from this …
Apply through Aug. 18 for special youth deer hunts Hunters can apply for special youth deer hunt permits through Friday, Aug. 18. The number of permits for each hunt is limited. Individual hunts will be held in several state parks, and in the Rydell …
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is expanding its all-terrain track chair program by bringing the adaptive mobility devices to eight additional state parks. The DNR launched the program in 2022 with five all-terrain track chairs. By Aug. 1, …
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and the Minnesota Zoo recently released hundreds of Dakota skipper butterflies back to the prairie at Glacial Lakes State Park. “Dakota skippers were once common at Glacial Lakes State Park, but we haven’t seen …
On July 14, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is launching the Junior Ranger program, which offers a new activity booklet for kids at Minnesota state parks. Kids can pick up a free Junior Ranger booklet, available during open office hours at …
Thirty-five Minnesota communities received a collective $2.4 million boost in their ability to protect urban forests thanks to funding provided by the Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund as recommended by the Legislative-Citizen …
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has named Donald Belange, a Hoyt Lakes resident, as the 2022 volunteer firearms safety instructor of the year. Belange has been a volunteer instructor for 23 years. In that time, he’s taught two to four classes …
Hunters can apply for the regular archery deer hunt at Camp Ripley near Little Falls. The application deadline is Friday, Aug. 18. This year, the three-day hunt will occur on Oct. 27-29 (Friday through Sunday, application code 668). A total of 2,500 …
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. The first webinar is Wednesday, July 12. Tyler …
Minnesota’s ruffed grouse spring population counts are up again from last year and are similar to other recent peaks in the 10-year population cycle of grouse — a pattern recorded for 72 years, according to a study from the Minnesota Department of Natural …
A public information meeting is scheduled to discuss options to replace the water control structure on Powers Lake, located in Meeker County. The meeting, scheduled for July 17 at the Darwin City Hall, will gather public input to help guide Meeker County …
Apply through Aug. 18 for Camp Ripley archery hunts Hunters can apply for the fall archery deer hunt at Camp Ripley near Little Falls through Friday, Aug. 18. This year, the three-day hunt will happen Oct. 27-29 (Friday through Sunday, application code 668 …
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is lifting burning restrictions in Carlton, Cook, Lake, and St. Louis counties, effective Monday, July 3 at 6 p.m. Recent rain has reduced, although not eliminated, wildfire risk in northeast Minnesota. This …
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds outdoor enthusiasts to keep safety in mind while enjoying the Fourth of July weekend with family and friends. Here are some safety tips from the DNR: Wildfire risks Boat and water safety Don’t just …
In more than half the boating fatalities in Minnesota, alcohol is the main factor. That means those deaths likely were preventable, which is a key reason why Minnesota Department of Natural Resources conservation officers and their public safety partners …
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of the invasive algae starry stonewort in Long Lake, near Hawick in Kandiyohi County. DNR staff conducting a survey of algae in Long Lake found starry stonewort at a depth of eight …
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Lake Plantagenet, near Nary in Hubbard County. DNR invasive species specialists, following up on a report of zebra mussels, found adult zebra mussels in three …
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Pine Lake, near Saint Anna in Stearns County. A lakeshore resident contacted the DNR after finding a zebra mussel on a rock in front of their property. In follow- …
