Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on July 24, 2025 - 21:24 GMT

Water control structure project slated for East Park Wildlife Management Area in Marshall County (published July 24, 2025)

During the first week of August, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will begin a drawdown on the Nelson Slough Impoundment at East Park Wildlife Management Area in Marshall County. The drawdown is in preparation for construction of a new water …

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Published on July 23, 2025 - 18:19 GMT

DNR has released a new aggregate resource map of Yellow Medicine County (published July 22, 2025)

Geologists in the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Aggregate Resource Mapping Program have completed a new map showing the potential for sand, gravel and crushed stone resources in Yellow Medicine County. These natural materials, known as …

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Published on July 21, 2025 - 21:09 GMT

DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac, July 21 (published July 21, 2025)

A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife and habitat management. Bear hunters who entered the lottery for bear hunting licenses should watch their mail to see if they were selected for a license. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources …

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Published on July 21, 2025 - 21:09 GMT

Ruffed grouse counts lower this year after a strong peak last year (published July 21, 2025)

DNR releases survey reports for ruffed grouse and sharp-tailed grouse The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ latest ruffed grouse counts found Minnesota’s spring 2025 population is lower statewide than last year. Ruffed grouse drums per stop were 1 …

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Published on July 21, 2025 - 21:09 GMT

Zebra mussel larvae confirmed in Washington County lakes (published July 21, 2025)

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussel larvae in Long Lake, DeMontreville Lake and Olson Lake, a connected chain of lakes near Pine Springs in Washington County. Last October, a contracted surveyor observed …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 22:40 GMT

Zebra mussels confirmed in Beltrami Lake in Beltrami County (published July 17, 2025)

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Beltrami Lake, near Bemidji in Beltrami County. A lake property owner contacted the DNR after finding zebra mussels attached to rocks in the lake. During a follow- …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 22:40 GMT

New segment of the Minnesota Valley State Trail now open in Bloomington (published July 17, 2025)

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has completed a 1.8-mile extension of the Minnesota Valley State Trail’s eastern segment in Bloomington, Minn., adding to a 1.7-mile segment completed in 2021. The now 3.5-mile eastern segment is open for …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 22:40 GMT

Cambridge man is DNR’s 2024 volunteer firearms safety instructor of the year (published July 17, 2025)

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources recently named Jim Fridstrom, of Cambridge, as 2024 volunteer firearms safety instructor of the year. Fridstrom has been a firearms safety instructor since his initial certification in 1984. Each year, he …

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Published on July 15, 2025 - 05:09 GMT

Zebra mussels confirmed in Ethel Lake in Otter Tail County (published July 14, 2025)

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Ethel Lake, near the town of Ottertail in Otter Tail County. A DNR staff person found zebra mussels attached to native mussels while visiting Ethel Lake. Whether …

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Published on July 15, 2025 - 05:08 GMT

Apply for special youth deer hunts through Aug. 15 (published July 14, 2025)

Once again in 2025, young people will be able to hunt deer with an adult in a number of state parks during several application-only special youth deer hunts. These hunts offer more individualized experiences in unique places, and often on different dates …

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Published on July 15, 2025 - 05:07 GMT

Wildlife Drive closed to vehicles at Roseau River Wildlife Management Area (published July 14, 2025)

The 27-mile Wildlife Drive within the Roseau River Wildlife Management Area will not open as planned this July. The opening has been canceled due to the discovery of damages to a key dike on the route. The Wildlife Drive is closed to vehicles, but bicycle …

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Published on July 10, 2025 - 23:58 GMT

Dealing with storm-damaged trees (published July 10, 2025)

Tips from the DNR and how to stay safe Recent storms throughout the state have caused major tree damage, and cleanup following a storm can be overwhelming. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has some tips on dealing with storm-damaged trees. …

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Published on July 10, 2025 - 23:58 GMT

DNR accepting applications for $9 million in flood hazard mitigation grants (published July 10, 2025)

Applications for this round of funding due Aug. 11 The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is accepting new and updated grant applications for the Flood Hazard Mitigation Grant Assistance Program. Under this program, the state provides cost-share …

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Published on July 7, 2025 - 22:26 GMT

Minnesota DNR expands library pass program to provide more access to state parks and recreation areas (published July 7, 2025)

In partnership with over 200 libraries and bookmobiles across the state, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is expanding the popular library park pass program, which provides access to state parks and recreation areas at no cost to library …

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Published on July 7, 2025 - 22:26 GMT

Minnesota DNR invites people to share pheasant and turkey observations (published July 7, 2025)

Minnesotans are encouraged to report observations of ring-necked pheasants and wild turkeys in a citizen science effort by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. People can report any pheasant and turkeys they see in the wild now through Sunday, …

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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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