Minnesota wildfires: Over 74K acres burning near Ely as BWCAW partially reopens
Superior National Forest is welcoming back visitors as fire crews continue to battle several wildfires and work to keep campsites and recreation areas safe.
Superior National Forest is welcoming back visitors as fire crews continue to battle several wildfires and work to keep campsites and recreation areas safe.
Chronic wasting disease confirmed in wild deer near Stillwater
A wild deer found near Stillwater has tested positive for chronic wasting disease, prompting new action from the Minnesota DNR.
A wild deer found near Stillwater has tested positive for chronic wasting disease, prompting new action from the Minnesota DNR.
Minnesota DNR reviewing proposed changes to copper-nickel mine project
An updated proposal for a copper-nickel mining project in northern Minnesota is under review by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). This is the latest push for the NorthMet Project that has been met with obstacles for years.
An updated proposal for a copper-nickel mining project in northern Minnesota is under review by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). This is the latest push for the NorthMet Project that has been met with obstacles for years.
Minnesota DNR reviewing NorthMet mining project proposal
The Minnesota DNR is reviewing an updated proposal for the NorthMet mining project in northern Minnesota. The controversial project has been decades in the making. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has the story.
The Minnesota DNR is reviewing an updated proposal for the NorthMet mining project in northern Minnesota. The controversial project has been decades in the making. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has the story.
Fish mortality reports rising as prolonged heat continues, MN DNR says
Rising temperatures are leading to rising fish mortality rates, according to the Minnesota DNR.
Rising temperatures are leading to rising fish mortality rates, according to the Minnesota DNR.
Minnesota DNR contest: Help design the next state parks plate featuring the North Shore
Minnesotans have a chance to leave their mark on the state’s next parks license plate, with a contest focused on the North Shore and the Lake Superior agate.
Minnesotans have a chance to leave their mark on the state’s next parks license plate, with a contest focused on the North Shore and the Lake Superior agate.
Campfire ban begins Sunday in Cook, Lake, and northern St. Louis counties amid high fire danger
New burning restrictions are set to take effect Sunday morning across parts of northeastern Minnesota as fire danger remains high.
New burning restrictions are set to take effect Sunday morning across parts of northeastern Minnesota as fire danger remains high.
Flooding in southeast Minnesota closes state park, trails
Some Minnesota state parks in southern Minnesota have been closed due to flooding ahead of the Fourth of July weekend.
Some Minnesota state parks in southern Minnesota have been closed due to flooding ahead of the Fourth of July weekend.
Operation Dry Water cracks down on impaired boating
The Minnesota DNR and partner law enforcement agencies are increasing patrols for Operation Dry Water, a nationwide effort to crack down on boating while intoxicated ahead of the busy Fourth of July weekend.
The Minnesota DNR and partner law enforcement agencies are increasing patrols for Operation Dry Water, a nationwide effort to crack down on boating while intoxicated ahead of the busy Fourth of July weekend.
DNR adds 5 counties to deer feeding, attractant ban
In an effort to curb chronic wasting disease, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources on Tuesday added five counties to the state's deer feeding and attractant ban. Michelle Carstensen with the DNR joined FOX 9 News at 5 to discuss what it means.
In an effort to curb chronic wasting disease, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources on Tuesday added five counties to the state's deer feeding and attractant ban. Michelle Carstensen with the DNR joined FOX 9 News at 5 to discuss what it means.
Caught on camera: Baby deer stuck in levee rescued by Chaska PD, DNR officers
The Chaska Police Department and Minnesota Department of Natural Resources came to the rescue of a baby deer Monday morning, and it was all caught on camera.
The Chaska Police Department and Minnesota Department of Natural Resources came to the rescue of a baby deer Monday morning, and it was all caught on camera.
Caught on camera: Baby deer stuck in levee rescued by Chaska PD, DNR officers
The Chaska Police Department and Minnesota Department of Natural Resources came to the rescue of a baby deer Monday morning, and it was all caught on camera.
The Chaska Police Department and Minnesota Department of Natural Resources came to the rescue of a baby deer Monday morning, and it was all caught on camera.
Minnesota DNR expands deer feeding ban to 5 more counties to slow CWD spread
Minnesota wildlife officials are expanding a ban on deer feeding and attractants to help fight the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD).
Minnesota wildlife officials are expanding a ban on deer feeding and attractants to help fight the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD).
EagleCam eaglet grounded after storm released by DNR after check-up
An EagleCam eaglet that went missing from its nest after a storm has been released by the Minnesota DNR after making a recovery at the Raptor Center.
An EagleCam eaglet that went missing from its nest after a storm has been released by the Minnesota DNR after making a recovery at the Raptor Center.
MN DNR launches electronic licensing system
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has launched their new electronic licensing system.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has launched their new electronic licensing system.
Minnesota DNR launching electronic licensing system Tuesday
It's a big week for those that enjoy the outdoors in Minnesota. The DNR is launching the state's new electronic licensing system on Tuesday. This is the DNR's first major update to fishing and hunting licensing in more than 25 years. Jamie Gangawire with the DNR joined FOX 9 News at 5 to talk about the preparations.
It's a big week for those that enjoy the outdoors in Minnesota. The DNR is launching the state's new electronic licensing system on Tuesday. This is the DNR's first major update to fishing and hunting licensing in more than 25 years. Jamie Gangawire with the DNR joined FOX 9 News at 5 to talk about the preparations.
New record-length lake trout caught on Lake Superior certified by DNR
The DNR has confirmed that a new state record-length lake trout was caught in May.
The DNR has confirmed that a new state record-length lake trout was caught in May.
Zebra mussels detecting dog now on patrol for Minnesota DNR
The DNR says you can expect a new type of patrol at boat launches this summer as the department hopes to combat the spread of zebra mussels.
The DNR says you can expect a new type of patrol at boat launches this summer as the department hopes to combat the spread of zebra mussels.
Minnesota DNR debuts electronic fishing licenses June 9
The Minnesota DNR's new electronic fishing license system will launch June 9th.
The Minnesota DNR's new electronic fishing license system will launch June 9th.
Minnesota DNR electronic licensing system for fishing, hunting set to launch in June
The Minnesota DNR is set to launch a new electronic licensing system for fishing and hunting licenses in June. During the transition, fishing license sales will be temporarily paused, but anglers will be allowed to fish without a license,
The Minnesota DNR is set to launch a new electronic licensing system for fishing and hunting licenses in June. During the transition, fishing license sales will be temporarily paused, but anglers will be allowed to fish without a license,