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Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Press Releases

2,056 Press Releases

Published on July 2, 2025 - 18:38 GMT

As part of Operation Dry Water, DNR increases patrols for impaired boaters over holiday weekend (published July 2, 2025)

During this upcoming long Fourth of July weekend, lakes and rivers across Minnesota likely will be at their busiest. Among those planning to join those on the water: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources conservation officers and public safety partners …

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Published on July 1, 2025 - 21:02 GMT

Tagged fish lead biologists to school of invasive carp in Mississippi River Pool 8 (published July 1, 2025)

Public may see increased capture operations in the area this week Invasive carp previously fitted with acoustic tags have led the Minnesota DNR and its state and federal partners to a school of invasive carp in Pool 8 of the Mississippi River at the …

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Published on June 30, 2025 - 22:02 GMT

Minnesota DNR seeks input on proposed special fishing regulations (published June 30, 2025)

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is asking for input on several special fishing regulation proposals. Each year, the Minnesota DNR reviews all existing fishing regulations, proposes new special regulations that apply to individual waters and …

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Published on June 30, 2025 - 22:02 GMT

Public input sought on reducing statewide walleye limit from six to four (published June 30, 2025)

Changes in lake habitat, ecology and conditions coupled with technological advances in fishing gear and methods are prompting the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to seek public input on a possible reduction in the statewide walleye possession …

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Published on June 27, 2025 - 00:32 GMT

Well sampling planned for the Groundwater Atlases of Lincoln and Pipestone counties (published June 26, 2025)

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will collect water samples from about 90 wells in each county late this summer and fall to develop The Groundwater Atlas of Lincoln County and The Groundwater Atlas of Pipestone County. The process involves …

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Published on June 27, 2025 - 00:32 GMT

Help document wild species at Chamberlain Woods event in Le Sueur County (published June 26, 2025)

BioBlitz scheduled for July 26 Anyone interested can learn from biologists and naturalists, while helping scientists document species diversity, on Saturday, July 26 during the BioBlitz event at Chamberlain Woods Scientific and Natural Area in Le Sueur …

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Published on June 27, 2025 - 00:32 GMT

Zebra mussels confirmed in Moose Lake in Itasca County, Portage Lake and Inguadona Lake in Cass County (published June 26, 2025)

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Moose Lake, near Deer River in Itasca County, in Portage Lake, near Bena in Cass County, and in Inguadona Lake, near Longville in Cass County. A resident on the …

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Published on June 27, 2025 - 00:32 GMT

Watercraft, gear must meet Canadian aquatic invasive species requirements before entering Canada (published June 26, 2025)

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds boaters and anglers that Canada requires watercraft and equipment to meet Canadian aquatic invasive species regulations before crossing into Canada. Canada Border Services Agency’s Memorandum D19-8-5 …

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Published on June 27, 2025 - 00:32 GMT

Minnesota state parks, recreation areas and trails offer Fourth of July fun; camping reservations still available (published June ...

Minnesota state parks, recreation areas and trails are great places to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday. There is an abundance of recreational opportunities for individuals, friends and families to enjoy for an hour, a day, or a full weekend. “We …

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Published on June 23, 2025 - 20:59 GMT

Wildlife Drive opening at Roseau River Wildlife Management Area (published June 23, 2025)

The 27-mile Wildlife Drive within the Roseau River Wildlife Management Area will be open from Saturday, July 19, through Sunday, July 27, and on the following weekends, Saturday, Aug. 2, and Sunday, Aug. 3, and Saturday, Aug. 9, and Sunday, Aug. 10. The …

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Published on June 23, 2025 - 20:59 GMT

Lake Maria drawdown in progress this summer (published June 23, 2025)

Drawdown will address issues with fish and degraded habitat The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is conducting a drawdown on Lake Maria in Murray County, located southwest of Garvin. The temporary lowering of water levels on the 442-acre shallow …

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Published on June 18, 2025 - 12:00 GMT

DNR adds eight counties to deer feeding and attractant ban (published June 18, 2025)

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has added eight counties to a deer feeding and attractant ban to reduce the risk of chronic wasting disease spread, after CWD was detected in wild deer in new areas of the state last year. “The feeding and …

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Published on June 18, 2025 - 12:00 GMT

New Ulm volunteer named 2024 ATV safety instructor of the year (published June 18, 2025)

CO Thor Nelson (left) recently presented Steve Rykhus, of New Ulm, with the 2024 DNR volunteer ATV safety instructor of the year award The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has named Steve Rykhus, of New Ulm, as the 2024 ATV instructor of the …

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Published on June 13, 2025 - 11:50 GMT

Minnesota DNR extends comment period on muskie plan to June 30 (published June 12, 2025)

People can now share their thoughts on a draft update of the state’s long-range plan for muskellunge through Monday, June 30. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources extended the deadline for comments on the plan after recently correcting a technical …

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Published on June 10, 2025 - 20:37 GMT

Opportunities available to hunt elk in Minnesota (published June 10, 2025)

Hunters have through Thursday, July 3, to apply for one of four elk licenses offered this year by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. “We are reducing opportunities for elk harvest this year to make sure Minnesota’s elk populations continue to …

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Published on June 10, 2025 - 12:50 GMT

State, local officials to celebrate Perch Lake Habitat Restoration Project completion (published June 9, 2025)

In 1987 the St. Louis River was listed as an Area of Concern by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) due to the unintended consequences brought on by years of industrial use of the river before modern environmental regulations were put into place. …

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Published on June 10, 2025 - 12:50 GMT

Four new dog/handler teams join the DNR’s K9 Unit (published June 9, 2025)

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources K9 Unit has expanded by four dogs and handlers and increased its ability many times over to detect aquatic invasive species, locate lost people, detect possible game and fish violations, and assist local law …

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Published on June 10, 2025 - 12:50 GMT

Minnesota DNR and Council on Disability host ribbon cutting to celebrate accessibility improvements at William O’Brien State Park (...

Minnesota DNR and Council on Disability host ribbon cutting to celebrate accessibility improvements at William O’Brien State Park WHAT: Ribbon cutting marking the completion of major accessibility upgrades to William O’Brien State Park’s Walter F. Mondale …

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Published on June 5, 2025 - 15:48 GMT

ATV riders can explore Minnesota riding opportunities for free June 14-15 (published June 5, 2025)

Minnesotans with an all-terrain vehicles registered for private or agricultural use won’t need to pay the additional registration fee ($60 for three years) to ride the state’s public ATV trails on June 14-15. Out-of-state riders can explore Minnesota’s ATV …

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Published on June 5, 2025 - 15:48 GMT

New education requirements in effect July 1 for some boaters in Minnesota (published June 5, 2025)

The requirements aim to make boating even safer Beginning July 1, 2025, more people who operate motorboats or personal watercrafts on Minnesota waters must obtain a valid watercraft operator’s permit. The updated requirements, passed into law during 2023, …

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