The National Fish Habitat Partnership (NFHP) has designated Leech Lake watershed as one of the nationally recognized 10 “Waters to Watch,” for 2013, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Full Story
Leech Lake watershed designated one of nationally recognized 10 ‘Waters to Watch’
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Irish Creek Road to close for bridge replacement
A section of the Irish Creek Road in Cook County will be closed to allow for bridge replacement over the Irish Creek, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The bridge is about 1.5 miles west of the Arrowhead Trail. Full Story
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Minnesota DNR names Ken Soring director of Enforcement Division
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced today that Ken Soring, a 34-year veteran of the department, will become the next director of the Enforcement Division. Full Story
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Public invited to free guided prairie walks on local Scientific and Natural Areas, June 22 and 23
The public is invited to join Naturalist Bob Beck on guided walks at local prairie Scientific and Natural Areas (SNA) near New Ulm and Springfield on Saturday, June 22 and Sunday, June 23. Full Story
Temperance River State Park to host camping basics program June 22
Families will learn all the skills they need to camp outdoors at a one-night “I Can Camp!” program on Saturday, June 22, at Temperance River State Park on the north shore of Lake Superior near Schroeder, Minn. Full Story
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DNR advises public to let wildlife remain wild
This is the time of year when young animals are scampering about lawns, roadsides and just about everywhere else in Minnesota, according to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Full Story
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DNR designates new wildlife lands for public use
The expansion of 28 wildlife management areas (WMAs) and the addition of seven new ones has added 4,405 acres in 24 counties to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) 1.4 million acre WMA system during the past year. Full Story
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DNR invites public input on Cuyuna Lakes State Trail extension from Crosby to Deerwood
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites anyone interested in the future of the Cuyuna Lakes State Trail in Crow Wing and Aitkin counties to drop in during an open house on Thursday, June 20, to review and comment on a draft master plan amendment to the trail. Full Story
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Upper Red Lake’s mid-season slot adjustment remains for 2013
Regulations that allow Upper Red Lake anglers to keep larger walleye after June 15 will be in effect again for the 2013 open water season, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Full Story
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DNR auction June 22 in New Ulm features wide variety of items
A public auction of surplus equipment will be held by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on Saturday, June 22, at 9:30 a.m. in New Ulm. Full Story
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DNR launches Legacy-funded website for kids to encourage getting outdoors this summer
With many schools letting out this week and with National Get Outdoors Day coming up on Saturday, June 8, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has launched “Get Out Minnesota,” a new Legacy-funded website for kids ages 5 through 11. Full Story
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DNR to offer state lands at public auction
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will offer for sale more than 20 parcels of state lands at two public auctions to be held July 23-24. A third auction date has been scheduled on July 30 to offer any remaining parcels that did not sell at the initial two auctions. Full Story
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DNR announces grants for water trail anniversary events
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Minnesota’s state water trails system, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has awarded a total of $15,000 in grants to user groups, communities and outfitters that will plan and implement 50-year anniversary events around the state, throughout the open-water season. Full Story
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Woman sustains non-life-threatening injuries in bear attack
An Aitkin County woman was injured in a black bear attack Monday evening, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Full Story
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New segment of Gitchi-Gami State Trail opens along the North Shore
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Gitchi-Gami Trail Association held a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Silver Bay today to celebrate the official opening of a new, 2.3-mile paved segment of the Gitchi-Gami State Trail on the North Shore of Lake Superior. Full Story
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DNR urges ATV enthusiasts to brush up on safety
Now that the summer recreation season is officially in full swing, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is urging all-terrain vehicle (ATV) enthusiasts to brush up on safety. Full Story
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Lanesboro-to-Whalan segment of Root River State Trail to close for construction
The 4.5-mile segment of the Root River State Trail that travels between the towns of Lanesboro and Whalan in southeastern Minnesota will be closed for repairs, beginning June 17, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) said. Full Story
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DNR encourages lake service providers to register for aquatic invasive species decontamination training
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering free training sessions this summer for lake service providers interested in hot-water/high-pressure decontamination methods to remove aquatic invasive species (AIS) from watercraft. Full Story
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Edgewood Middle School establishes 125th Minnesota school forest
Edgewood Middle School in Mounds View became the state’s 125th school forest during a ribbon-cutting ceremony June 3, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) said. Full Story
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Preliminary DNR study shows wetland acreage stable
A preliminary study from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is providing the state’s first scientific assessment of wetland gains and losses. Full Story
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4 new school forests established in Duluth and Proctor
Four schools in the Duluth/Proctor area have designated property adjacent to their schools as school forests through the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) school forest program. The schools are Lester Park Elementary (Duluth), Duluth East High School, Proctor middle and Proctor high school. Full Story
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Mountain Iron School Forest established
Merritt Elementary has designated 36 acres of school property along Highway 169 and west of the school building as the Mountain Iron School Forest. This designation enrolls the school in the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) school forest program. Full Story
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Gov. Dayton proclaims June as Great Outdoors Month
DNR suggests getting outdoors to fish and explore trails on Saturday, June 1
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages Minnesotans to pack a picnic, grab a fishing rod and visit a state park or trail on Saturday, June 1, which is National Trails Day as well as the start of Great Outdoors Month, as proclaimed by Gov. Mark Dayton. Full Story
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Zebra mussels found in Sand Lake, Little Sand Lake in northern Itasca County
A citizen report of adult zebra mussels attached to a dock removed from Sand Lake last fall has been confirmed by a Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) aquatic invasive species biologist. Preliminary searches of connected waters have resulted in the confirmation of additional zebra mussels in Little Sand Lake. Full Story
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Brown’s Creek State Trail will remain closed during construction
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds pedestrians, bicyclists and other trail users to steer clear of the Brown’s Creek State Trail in Washington County until bridge and trail construction is complete. The trail is currently closed for construction. Full Story
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Weather increases importance of delayed roadside mowing
Delayed mowing of roadsides will be more important than normal this year as the cool, wet weather impacts bird nesting, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Full Story
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Detroit Lakes man named 2012 ATV instructor of the year
Gary Thompson of Detroit Lakes has been named the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) 2012 all-terrain vehicle (ATV) volunteer instructor of the year. Full Story
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Boat and water safety leader to retire from 41-year DNR career
Kim Elverum, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) boat and water safety coordinator, is retiring effective Friday, May 31, following a 41-year career helping to make recreational boating safer. Full Story
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Heartland State Trail segment to close temporarily for bridge construction
A segment of the 49-mile Heartland State Trail in Cass County will close temporarily on Monday, June 3, for construction on the historic Steamboat River Bridge. The bridge will be outfitted with new approaches, hand-railings, structural supports and decking. After the old wood decking on the trestle is removed, the trail will be paved. Full Story
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Appeals Court upholds DNR rulemaking on wolf season
A court decision issued today by the Minnesota Court of Appeals has upheld the Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) authority to set wolf seasons. The following is a statement from DNR Commissioner Tom Landwehr: Full Story
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Thanks to those who enroll land in CRP
By Tom Landwehr, DNR commissioner
If you own private land in the agricultural part of the state, the future of wildlife and water quality depends on you. Full Story
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DNR Enforcement director to retire June 4
Pictures of former chief conservation officers line the walls of the fireplace room in the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) training center at Camp Ripley near Little Falls. Full Story
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DNR lifts burning restrictions
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) lifted restrictions on open burning at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, May 28. A statewide green up, combined with the recent precipitation have eased the critical fire danger. Full Story
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DNR seeks comments on falconry rules
Comments or a request for hearing on proposed rule changes for falconry, raptor propagation and abatement using raptors will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 27, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources said. Full Story
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Cold water dangerous to boaters this Memorial Day weekend
Minnesotans are eager to hit the water for Memorial Day weekend, but the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding boaters that warmer weather does not mean warm water. Full Story
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Threat of aquatic invasive species re-emerges with boating season
With boating season moving in to high gear this Memorial Day weekend, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding boaters and anglers to be extra vigilant to help stop the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS).
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DNR urges people to leave fawns alone
May is the month when most fawns are born. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is urging people to leave fawns alone. Full Story
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New Freeborn County WMA conserves critical swan, crane habitat
The public is invited to the dedication of a new wildlife management area (WMA) southwest of Blooming Prairie that will conserve 500 acres of gently rolling hills containing 100 acres of wetlands, the highest point in Freeborn County, remnant prairie and remnant bur oak woodland, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) said. Full Story
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DNR proceeds with plan for charter school at Fort Snelling Upper Post
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is moving ahead with a proposal for adaptive reuse of historic buildings overlooking Fort Snelling State Park by a group planning to create a new charter school. Full Story
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Public asked to report Blanding’s turtle sightings to the DNR
Anyone seeing a rare Blanding’s turtle in southwestern Minnesota is asked to report that sighting to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), to help with ongoing research on the species. Full Story
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Grass carp near Sartell is northernmost find for Asian carp
An angler bowfishing on the Mississippi River north of Sartell last week shot a 25-pound grass carp, an exotic species that previously has been found only much further south in Minnesota, including lower portions of the Mississippi, according to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Full Story
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DNR conducting aerial sandhill crane survey in northwestern Minnesota
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) started an aerial survey of sandhill cranes, Monday, May 13, in an area from Crookston, north through Thief River Falls to the Canadian border. Full Story
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DNR adds burning restrictions for 4 additional counties
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is placing burning restrictions on four additional counties in northern Minnesota because receding snow cover has created conditions conducive to wildfire. Full Story
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Forest tent caterpillar population is building
Forest tent caterpillar populations have been rising in some northern and west-central Minnesota counties since 2007, and that trend is expected to intensify, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) said. Full Story
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Turtles now crossing roads to reach nests
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking people to leave turtles alone as the turtles cross roads to reach nesting areas. Full Story
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