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.

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.

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.

Minnesota DNR reviewing NorthMet mining project proposal
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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.

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.

Operation Dry Water cracks down on impaired boating
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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
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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.

Caught on camera: Baby deer stuck in levee rescued by Chaska PD, DNR officers
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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.

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.

MN DNR launches electronic licensing system
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has launched their new electronic licensing system. 

Minnesota DNR launching electronic licensing system Tuesday
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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.

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.

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,