Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on May 27, 2025 - 19:28 GMT

Minnesota DNR accepting comments on environmental review documents for proposed 3M Oakdale surface water diversion project (...

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is accepting comments until 4:30 p.m. June 26 on an environmental assessment worksheet related to the 3M Oakdale surface water diversion project, located in Washington County. 3M Chemical Operations, LLC is …

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Published on May 27, 2025 - 19:27 GMT

Minnesota DNR webinar series offers ways to learn about the outdoors this summer (published May 27, 2025)

Registration open for new sessions of the Minnesota Outdoor Skills and Stewardship Series Webinars on walleye genetics, buckthorn management, and fish dubbed “living fossils” like gar and paddlefish will be among the outdoors topics covered in the summer …

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Published on May 27, 2025 - 19:27 GMT

Minnesota DNR seeks applicants for Lake Winnibigoshish, Rainy Lake input groups (published May 27, 2025)

The DNR is seeking people with a range of perspectives and experiences, including local fishing guides, local anglers, anglers from across Minnesota, local businesses and local resorts, and water-based businesses, to serve on two fisheries input groups, …

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Published on May 23, 2025 - 12:13 GMT

As recreational boating season kicks off, a reminder to make safety the top priority (published May 23, 2025)

Anglers have been common sights on waterways across Minnesota, but lakes and rivers are about to become much busier with the arrival of Memorial Day weekend. The long weekend represents the traditional start of the recreational boating season, when other …

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Published on May 23, 2025 - 12:13 GMT

Devil’s Kettle Trail at Judge C.R. Magney State Park wins first place in national readers’ choice award for best hiking trail (...

Devil’s Kettle Trail at Judge C.R. Magney State Park took first place for best hiking trail in USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. Over four weeks, people across the nation cast votes for the 19 nominees in the category, selected by a panel of USA …

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Published on May 20, 2025 - 10:52 GMT

Red Flag Warning issued for extreme fire risk (published May 20, 2025)

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for several counties in northern Minnesota from noon until 9 p.m. today, May 20, due to extreme fire risk conditions. Affected counties include Beltrami, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, Lake of …

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Published on May 19, 2025 - 22:03 GMT

Open House: Moccasin Point Public Water Access on Lake Vermillion to receive extensive upgrades (published May 19, 2025)

The DNR invites the public to an open house to learn more about this exciting project. The DNR invites the public to an open house to share and gather information about extensive upgrades planned for Moccasin Point Public Water Access on Lake Vermilion …

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Published on May 19, 2025 - 22:03 GMT

Be BearWise this summer while recreating outdoors (published May 19, 2025)

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds hikers, campers and others recreating outdoors to be aware of bears and learn how to prevent conflicts with bears. Minnesota is bear country. People can peacefully share the outdoors with bears by …

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Published on May 19, 2025 - 22:03 GMT

DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac, May 19 (published May 19, 2025)

Bass fishing a highlight of spring The bass fishing catch-and-keep season opens Saturday, May 25. Spring is a great time to cast a line for these fun-to-catch fish. Largemouth and smallmouth bass can be easier to catch in spring and early summer when they …

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Published on May 15, 2025 - 20:34 GMT

State parks, recreation areas and trails offer abundance of recreation opportunities Memorial Day weekend (published May 15, 2025)

In preparation for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is highlighting recreation opportunities across the state park, recreation area and trail system. “We are honored to welcome visitors for a weekend of …

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Published on May 15, 2025 - 20:34 GMT

Chicks have hatched on the DNR FalconCam (published May 15, 2025)

Four newly hatched chicks are now visible on the Minnesota DNR’s popular FalconCam. The Nongame Wildlife Program’s camera is in a nesting box in downtown St. Paul and will once again provide an intimate look at peregrine falcons raising their young. The …

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Published on May 13, 2025 - 11:20 GMT

Red Flag Warning issued for 65 counties due to extreme fire risk (published May 13, 2025)

Due to extreme fire risk conditions, the National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for 65 counties in Minnesota effective Tuesday, May 13. Affected counties include Aitkin, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Cass …

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Published on May 12, 2025 - 21:07 GMT

DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac, May 12 (published May 12, 2025)

Spring turkey hunting season continues through May 31 Firearms turkey hunters who have an unused tag from an earlier hunt period can participate in the final hunt period from Wednesday, May 21, through Saturday, May 31. Hunters can also purchase a license …

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Published on May 12, 2025 - 21:07 GMT

Minnesota DNR invites public comment on muskie plan update (published May 12, 2025)

Online webinar planned and online comment will be available The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is inviting people to share their thoughts on a draft update of the state’s long-range plan for muskellunge. “Public input, stakeholder discussions …

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Published on May 12, 2025 - 11:26 GMT

Extreme fire danger continues (published May 12, 2025)

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for 80 counties in Minnesota effective today, May 12, due to extreme fire risk conditions. Affected counties include Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, …

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Published on May 11, 2025 - 11:25 GMT

Red Flag Warning issued for 77 counties in Minnesota (published May 11, 2025)

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for 77 counties in Minnesota effective today, May 11, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. due to extreme fire danger. Affected counties include Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, …

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Published on May 10, 2025 - 11:41 GMT

Red Flag Warning and Fire Weather Watch issued (published May 10, 2025)

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for several counties in northwest and west-central Minnesota from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. today, May 10, due to extreme fire danger. Affected counties include Beltrami, Big Stone, Clearwater, Kittson, …

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Published on May 8, 2025 - 16:23 GMT

Don’t let a wildfire become a life‐altering event (published May 8, 2025)

As Minnesota experiences an active spring wildfire season, with 475 wildfires reported since April 1, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is urging the public to take wildfire dangers seriously. If you see a wildfire, do not attempt to fight it …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 19:30 GMT

Teal Lake drawdown in progress this spring (published May 5, 2025)

Drawdown will address issues with fish, degraded habitat and water quality The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has begun a drawdown on Teal Lake in Jackson County, located south of Wilder. The temporary lowering of water levels on this 91-acre …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 19:29 GMT

Wildlife Drive at Roseau River Wildlife Management Area open May 17-18 (published May 5, 2025)

The 27-mile Wildlife Drive within the Roseau River Wildlife Management Area will be open to the public on Saturday, May 17, and Sunday, May 18. The self-guided tour traverses wetland, woodland, brushland, grassland and farmland habitats, providing visitors …

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