Minnesota DNR works with advocacy groups to help those with disabilities hunt

Becklin Homestead is one of the larger wildlife management areas where the Minnesota DNR has been working with hunting and veteran groups to create adaptive and accessible hunting opportunities.

MN DNR, advocacy groups help disabled hunt
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Becklin Homestead is one of the larger wildlife management areas where the DNR has been working with hunting and veterans groups to create adaptive and accessible hunting opportunities.

2 men accidentally shot by children during Minnesota youth deer hunting season

Two men were accidentally shot by children in separate incidents Sunday during the Minnesota Department of Natural Recourses (DNR) youth deer hunting season, according to authorities.  

Minnesota angler reels in record-breaking coho salmon on Lake Superior

Minnesota angler David Cichosz broke a 53-year-old state record with a coho salmon he caught during a fishing trip on Lake Superior in September.

2 new invasive insects found in Minnesota

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced two new invasive insects have been found in Minnesota this summer. 

5 Minnesota counties experiencing ‘exceptional’ drought, says DNR

As rain remains rare in Minnesota, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) now says several counties in Minnesota are experiencing their worst drought since 2021.

Minnesota DNR fall color preview: RAW
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Fall colors are already starting to pop up in Minnesota. The Minnesota DNR has launched its fall color finder, and on Thursday held a press conference on what to expect with this year's colors.

Minnesota DNR launches fall color tracker
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The Minnesota DNR this week launched its fall color tracker, which shows some fall colors starting to show in the northwestern part of the state.

Minnesota DNR highlights lesser-known fish at State Fair

The DNR is showing special attention to "misunderstood fish" or "rough fish" that anglers may not be the most thrilled about catching but play a vital role in aquatic ecosystems and keeping Minnesota waterways healthy.

Mountain lion caught on camera in Duluth, Minnesota, backyard

A mountain lion was captured on a security camera in a rare sighting while walking through a backyard in Duluth, Minnesota, early Monday morning. 

Don't shoot collared bears during hunting season, Minnesota DNR says

With bear hunting season set to start on September 1, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is reminding hunters to not shoot bears marked for research.

Stocking the fish pond at Minnesota State Fair
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The Minnesota DNR on Tuesday stocked the fish pond at the Minnesota State Fair with fish ahead of the opening of the fair on Thursday.

Bear shot after roaming through Minneapolis
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources fatally shot a black bear police had been tracking as it moved through a residential area of north Minneapolis on Sunday morning. Around 10 a.m. Sunday, a Minneapolis Police spokesperson said officers were monitoring the bear, which had been wandering around north Minneapolis, and were working with the Department of Natural Resources.

Minnesota DNR: Deadline to remove fish houses approaching [raw press conference]
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People who haven't removed their fish houses from lakes in Minnesota should do so soon as the deadline is approaching for inland waters, the Minnesota DNR said at a news conference on Thursday.

Eagle on Minnesota DNR EagleCam covered in snow
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The eagle that's the star of the Minnesota DNR's EagleCam is covered in snow Thursday as the long-duration winter storm winds down.

Bear stuck in ice in northern Minnesota
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Nathaniel Johnson, who goes by Nate the Bear Guy, shared this video of the bear stuck in ice with FOX 9. The bear was found in the ice near a culvert in northern Minnesota and was rescued recently.

Most of Minnesota under burning restrictions due to fire risk
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Much of Minnesota is under burning restrictions amid ongoing drought conditions, the Minnesota DNR said on Wednesday. The DNR is restricting open burning due to an increased risk of wildfires due to dry conditions across much of the state.