Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Press Releases

• Published on June 27, 2023 - 12:00 GMT

  

  Report finds Blaine water supply wells were primary cause of nearby domestic well interferences during summer 2022 (published ...

  City to work with DNR and affected well owners on settlement An investigation by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has concluded that the water supply wells for the city of Blaine were the primary cause of supply issues in nearby domestic wells …

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• Published on June 26, 2023 - 12:00 GMT

  

  Fish and Wildlife Almanac, June 26 (published June 26, 2023)

  The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites people interested in fish, wildlife and outdoor skills to check out the summer program schedule for the Minnesota Outdoor Skills and Stewardship Series. Live webinar presentations at noon on Wednesdays …

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• Published on June 26, 2023 - 12:00 GMT

  

  DNR removes deer feeding and attractant bans in 24 counties, adds 5 new counties (published June 26, 2023)

  The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has removed deer feeding or feeding and attractant bans in 24 counties to focus restrictions on areas where risk of chronic wasting disease spread is of greatest concern. “The DNR uses feeding and attractant …

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• Published on June 26, 2023 - 12:00 GMT

  

  Wildlife Drive opening at Roseau River Wildlife Management Area (published June 26, 2023)

  The 27-mile Wildlife Drive within the Roseau River Wildlife Management Area will be open from Saturday, July 15, through Sunday, July 23, and on Saturdays and Sundays thereafter through Sunday, Aug. 6. The self-guided tour traverses wetland, woodland, …

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• Published on June 26, 2023 - 12:00 GMT

  

  DNR shares tips for celebrating the Fourth of July in state parks, recreation areas (published June 26, 2023)

  Minnesota state parks and recreation areas are great places to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday. Not only is there an abundance of recreational opportunities, state parks and recreation areas offer a quiet location to celebrate Independence Day away …

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• Published on June 22, 2023 - 12:00 GMT

  

  DNR to host public engagement sessions on Upper Sioux Agency State Park and outdoor recreation in the Minnesota River Valley (...

  The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites the public to upcoming sessions to learn about recent legislation to transfer Upper Sioux Agency State Park lands to the Upper Sioux Community and share their feedback on outdoor recreation …

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• Published on June 22, 2023 - 12:00 GMT

  

  DNR accepting comments on Minnesota River fish management plan (published June 22, 2023)

  The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites anglers and other members of the public to comment through Friday, Aug. 11 about fishing and fisheries topics on the Minnesota River to inform an update to the fisheries management plan for the 320-mile …

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• Published on June 21, 2023 - 12:00 GMT

  

  Fish and Wildlife Almanac, June 21 (published June 21, 2023)

  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 21, 2023 - 12:00 GMT

  

  DNR accepting comments on environmental impact statement for Grindstone River Dam removal project (published June 21, 2023)

  The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is accepting comments through July 26 on a draft Environmental Impact Statement for a proposal to remove the Grindstone River Dam in Hinckley. The DNR proposes to remove the dam, which is in poor condition, and …

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• Published on June 21, 2023 - 12:00 GMT

  

  DNR receives mining proposal from Talon Metals (published June 21, 2023)

  The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has received a proposal from Talon Metals LLC (Proposer) for a new nickel mining project in Aitkin County in central Minnesota. The proposed project, known as the Tamarack Nickel Mine (Project), would …

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• Published on June 15, 2023 - 12:00 GMT

  

  Six watersheds move to drought watch phase (published June 15, 2023)

  Due to rapidly developing precipitation deficits over much of Minnesota, six watersheds will be moving to the Drought Watch Response Phase as prescribed in the Minnesota Statewide Drought Plan. Mississippi Headwaters Western Superior Croix Rainy River …

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• Published on June 15, 2023 - 12:00 GMT

  

  Rushford man named 2022 ATV safety instructor of the year (published June 15, 2023)

  The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has named Michael Halvorson, a Rushford resident, as the 2022 ATV instructor of the year. Halvorson, who’s currently the vice president of the Bluff Country ATV Club, has been a volunteer ATV safety instructor …

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• Published on June 15, 2023 - 12:00 GMT

  

  Zebra mussels confirmed in Wall Lake in Otter Tail County (published June 15, 2023)

  The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has discovered zebra mussels in Wall Lake, near Fergus Falls in Otter Tail County. A lake user reported finding two zebra mussels attached to an object in the lake. During a dive search, a DNR invasive species …

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• Published on June 15, 2023 - 12:00 GMT

  

  Zebra mussels confirmed in Long Lake in Kandiyohi County (published June 15, 2023)

  The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed zebra mussels in Long Lake, near Hawick in Kandiyohi County. DNR invasive species specialists, following up on a report of zebra mussels, found six adult zebra mussels, up to 1.5 inches long, …

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• Published on June 13, 2023 - 12:00 GMT

  

  Northeast Minnesota burning restrictions begin Wednesday, June 14 (published June 13, 2023)

  To help ensure public safety and protect natural resources, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is activating burning restrictions beginning 12:01 a.m. Wednesday for Carlton, Cook, Lake and St. Louis counties. In the area affected by the …

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• Published on June 13, 2023 - 12:00 GMT

  

  DNR announces lands for sale (published June 13, 2023)

  The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has state lands for sale in Clearwater, Itasca, and Wadena counties. The 10 rural and lakeshore properties for sale offer several recreational opportunities. Annual land sales help the DNR refine its land …

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• Published on June 12, 2023 - 12:00 GMT

  

  Fish and Wildlife Almanac, June 12 (published June 12, 2023)

  Apply through June 16 to hunt elk in Minnesota Elk hunters have through Friday, June 16, to apply for one of 17 elk licenses offered this year by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Seasons will run from early September to mid-October. Hunters …

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• Published on June 12, 2023 - 12:00 GMT

  

  2 DNR conservation officers recognized for lifesaving efforts (published June 12, 2023)

  Two Minnesota Department of Natural Resources conservation officers recently were recognized for their lifesaving efforts earlier this year. CO Sean Williams, who is stationed in Ely, in February saved the life of a man who was snowshoeing in the Boundary …

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• Published on June 8, 2023 - 12:00 GMT

  

  3 DNR K9 teams graduate from K9 school, hit the field (published June 8, 2023)

  Three Minnesota Department of Natural Resources K9 teams recently graduated from the St. Paul Police Department’s K9 School, bringing the total number of DNR dog/handler teams to five. The new teams are: CO Mike Fairbanks and K9 Fennec (a German shepherd), …

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• Published on June 6, 2023 - 12:00 GMT

  

  Zebra mussels confirmed in Tamarac Lake in Otter Tail County (published June 6, 2023)

  The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has discovered zebra mussels in Tamarac Lake, near Pelican Rapids in Otter Tail County. DNR staff doing maintenance work on the Tamarac Lake public access found six zebra mussels attached to a concrete plank. …

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