DNR Fish Pond offers nature fix at Minnesota State Fair
FOX 9's Shayne Wells visits the Minnesota DNR's Fish Pond at the Minnesota State Fair.
FOX 9's Shayne Wells visits the Minnesota DNR's Fish Pond at the Minnesota State Fair.
RAW: Minnesota DNR stocks pond at Minnesota State Fair
The Minnesota DNR on Wednesday stocked its fish pond with native fish ahead of the opening of the Minnesota State Fair on Thursday.
The Minnesota DNR on Wednesday stocked its fish pond with native fish ahead of the opening of the Minnesota State Fair on Thursday.
Mom deer helps fawn in Shorewood backyard
FOX 9's Alex Lehnert captured video of a mom deer helping her fawn in her Shorewood backyard at around 5 a.m. on June 8. The night before, Lehnert saw the baby deer alone in a wooded area of her yard. The Minnesota DNR is urging people to leave fawns alone.
FOX 9's Alex Lehnert captured video of a mom deer helping her fawn in her Shorewood backyard at around 5 a.m. on June 8. The night before, Lehnert saw the baby deer alone in a wooded area of her yard. The Minnesota DNR is urging people to leave fawns alone.
Fawn spotted hiding in Shorewood
FOX 9's Alex Lehnert captured video of a baby deer hiding in her backyard in Shorewood around 5 p.m. on June 7. The Minnesota DNR is urging people to leave fawns alone.
FOX 9's Alex Lehnert captured video of a baby deer hiding in her backyard in Shorewood around 5 p.m. on June 7. The Minnesota DNR is urging people to leave fawns alone.
Leave baby deer alone, Minnesota DNR urges
This is the time of year people may start to see fawns all alone in wooded areas but the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is urging people to leave them alone. The DNR has gotten an influx of calls from people believing the young deer are abandoned but their mom is coming back.
This is the time of year people may start to see fawns all alone in wooded areas but the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is urging people to leave them alone. The DNR has gotten an influx of calls from people believing the young deer are abandoned but their mom is coming back.
Minnesota DNR making State Parks more accessible
The Minnesota DNR has made all-terrain track chairs available for use at five State Parks throughout Minnesota. The chairs allow visitors with mobility issues to explore trails and other areas that may have been inaccessible to them in the past. There is no charge to use the chairs.
The Minnesota DNR has made all-terrain track chairs available for use at five State Parks throughout Minnesota. The chairs allow visitors with mobility issues to explore trails and other areas that may have been inaccessible to them in the past. There is no charge to use the chairs.
Stopping the spread of aquatic invasive species in Minnesota lakes
The University of Minnesota Extension education program is hoping to educate everyday Minnesotans on how to identify aquatic invasive species so environmental experts can better identify where and how the species are spreading.
The University of Minnesota Extension education program is hoping to educate everyday Minnesotans on how to identify aquatic invasive species so environmental experts can better identify where and how the species are spreading.
Bear with trap on its leg spotted in Maple Grove
The Minnesota DNR is planning to help a black bear that was spotted in Maple Grove with a trap on its leg.
The Minnesota DNR is planning to help a black bear that was spotted in Maple Grove with a trap on its leg.
1,600+ wildfires in Minnesota in 2021 so far, above yearly average
According to numbers from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the average number of wildfires they see in a year is around 1,400. This year, they?ve already seen more than 1,600.
According to numbers from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the average number of wildfires they see in a year is around 1,400. This year, they?ve already seen more than 1,600.
30 years of work - Massive DNR "census" on our natural home wrapping up
Much like the U.S. Census, the Minnesota DNR has been taking stock of our natural home. The state biological survey has been underway for the last 30 years. Hannah Texler joined the Buzz with more on what the survey has found, and how they plan to use the information in the future.
Much like the U.S. Census, the Minnesota DNR has been taking stock of our natural home. The state biological survey has been underway for the last 30 years. Hannah Texler joined the Buzz with more on what the survey has found, and how they plan to use the information in the future.
Women share love for natural lands, memories of bike trip, to State Fair audience
The Commissioner of the Minnesota DNR announced Friday as Public Lands Day in the state.
The Commissioner of the Minnesota DNR announced Friday as Public Lands Day in the state.
Minnesota DNR outlines plan for managing deer population
The Minnesota DNR outlines a new plan for managing the deer population.
The Minnesota DNR outlines a new plan for managing the deer population.
Minnesota DNR outlines plan to manage deer population
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources outlined their plan to keep the deer population at a stable, healthy number.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources outlined their plan to keep the deer population at a stable, healthy number.
Invasive species in Minnesota
The Minnesota DNR says we all have to do our part to stop the spread of invasive species.
The Minnesota DNR says we all have to do our part to stop the spread of invasive species.
Minnesota DNR analyzes Mille Lacs for information on walleye population
The Minnesota DNR analyzed Mille Lacs for information on walleye population.
The Minnesota DNR analyzed Mille Lacs for information on walleye population.
Koi or pet goldfish released in MN lake responsible for carp die-off, DNR says
An ornamental koi or pet goldfish is believed to be responsible for a large-scale die-off of thousands of common carp in a lake in southern Minnesota last month.
An ornamental koi or pet goldfish is believed to be responsible for a large-scale die-off of thousands of common carp in a lake in southern Minnesota last month.