Mountain lion spotted in Duluth, public advised to not approach
Local authorities are warning the public to be cautious after a mountain lion was spotted in Duluth.
Local authorities are warning the public to be cautious after a mountain lion was spotted in Duluth.
Minnesota DNR EagleCam goes live for 2025 season
The popular DNR EagleCam began its season with an improved view of the bald eagle nest it follows.
The popular DNR EagleCam began its season with an improved view of the bald eagle nest it follows.
DNR keeps Mille Lacs Lake walleye limit at three for ice fishing
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced that the walleye limit for the upcoming ice fishing season on Mille Lacs Lake will stay at three fish.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced that the walleye limit for the upcoming ice fishing season on Mille Lacs Lake will stay at three fish.
Teen boys rescued after going through ice in northern MN
Two teenage boys were rescued after falling through thin ice on a lake in northern Minnesota Tuesday afternoon.
Two teenage boys were rescued after falling through thin ice on a lake in northern Minnesota Tuesday afternoon.
Minnesota DNR land sale: Bidding opens Dec. 2 for rural properties
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is gearing up for an online public land sale in December, offering properties that could be perfect for hunting, camping, or expanding landholdings.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is gearing up for an online public land sale in December, offering properties that could be perfect for hunting, camping, or expanding landholdings.
Minnesota State Park entrances will be free on Black Friday
The DNR says admission to all 73 state parks will be free on Black Friday to encourage Minnesotans to enjoy the outdoors.
The DNR says admission to all 73 state parks will be free on Black Friday to encourage Minnesotans to enjoy the outdoors.
DNR reminders ahead of firearm deer season this weekend
Minnesota DNR Big Game Program Leader Barb Keller shared some helpful reminders ahead of the state's firearm deer season beginning this weekend.
Minnesota DNR Big Game Program Leader Barb Keller shared some helpful reminders ahead of the state's firearm deer season beginning this weekend.
Upper Red Lake walleye limit set for winter season
Anglers on Upper Red Lake can keep four walleye for the 2025-26 winter season, a change from the five allowed during open-water months.
Anglers on Upper Red Lake can keep four walleye for the 2025-26 winter season, a change from the five allowed during open-water months.
Minnesota DNR reforestation efforts utilized aerial seeding via helicopter
Minnesota seasonal forest restoration efforts used a helicopter at forests managed by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
Minnesota seasonal forest restoration efforts used a helicopter at forests managed by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
Minnesota DNR shares what to expect for 2025 fall colors
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources shared what this year's fall colors could look like.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources shared what this year's fall colors could look like.
Mille Lacs Lake walleye limit increasing amid slow fishing season
Anglers on Mille Lacs Lake will get to keep an additional walleye after a slow start to the fishing season.
Anglers on Mille Lacs Lake will get to keep an additional walleye after a slow start to the fishing season.
Minnesota DNR: Please don't shoot tagged research bears
With bear hunting season just two weeks out in Minnesota, the Department of Natural Resources is reminding hunters not to shoot tagged research bears.
With bear hunting season just two weeks out in Minnesota, the Department of Natural Resources is reminding hunters not to shoot tagged research bears.
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MN State Fair: Stocking the fish pond [FULL]
The Minnesota DNR stocked the fish pond at the Minnesota State Fair on Tuesday morning. The DNR's live fish exhibit is one of the most popular attractions at the State Fair. It began in 1905 using aquariums purchased from the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis. This year's exhibit will feature three dozen species of native fish found in Minnesota, including redhorse, buffalo, gar and bowfin.
The Minnesota DNR stocked the fish pond at the Minnesota State Fair on Tuesday morning. The DNR's live fish exhibit is one of the most popular attractions at the State Fair. It began in 1905 using aquariums purchased from the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis. This year's exhibit will feature three dozen species of native fish found in Minnesota, including redhorse, buffalo, gar and bowfin.
Edina man dies after jumping from waterfall at Tettegouche State Park
An Edina man has died after jumping from High Falls at Tettegouche State Park on Minnesota's North Shore on Monday.
An Edina man has died after jumping from High Falls at Tettegouche State Park on Minnesota's North Shore on Monday.
Valve failure dries Lake Alice, fish die in lower water levels
A popular lake at William O’Brien State Park was overflowing late last week, but the solution ended up creating a different problem.
A popular lake at William O’Brien State Park was overflowing late last week, but the solution ended up creating a different problem.
Lake at William O'Brien State Park is nearly dried up. Here's why.
Lake Alice at William O'Brien State Park in Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota, is nearly dried up. Here's why.
Lake Alice at William O'Brien State Park in Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota, is nearly dried up. Here's why.
Lake at Minnesota state park is dried up
Lake Alice at William O'Brien State Park has dried up after a mechanical failure of the water control structure. This has resulted in a "significant drawdown" of the lake level, the Minnesota DNR reported on Monday. "DNR is responding to the issue, but visitors should be aware that only a stream remains on Lake Alice at this time, impacting water recreation on Lake Alice for at least four to six weeks. The swimming beach is not usable at this time. The lake drawdown has caused a fish kill in the lake," the DNR said.
Lake Alice at William O'Brien State Park has dried up after a mechanical failure of the water control structure. This has resulted in a "significant drawdown" of the lake level, the Minnesota DNR reported on Monday. "DNR is responding to the issue, but visitors should be aware that only a stream remains on Lake Alice at this time, impacting water recreation on Lake Alice for at least four to six weeks. The swimming beach is not usable at this time. The lake drawdown has caused a fish kill in the lake," the DNR said.
Minnesota 'helitack' crew sent to fight western wildfires
Firefighters from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources formed a helitack crew to assist in the fight against wildfires in the western part of the country.
Firefighters from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources formed a helitack crew to assist in the fight against wildfires in the western part of the country.
Free MN State Park passes available at more than 200 libraries
The Minnesota DNR has expanded it's library park pass program, with hopes of increasing the number of people who spend time in state parks.
The Minnesota DNR has expanded it's library park pass program, with hopes of increasing the number of people who spend time in state parks.
3M settlement water projects??
Minnesota-based 3M is required to spend hundreds of millions of dollars to clean up PFAS-contaminated drinking water in the Twin Cities after the company dumped chemical waste in the east metro for decades. But with money from a 2018 settlement agreement running out, the company is now pushing back on whether all of those projects are ?reasonable and necessary."
Minnesota-based 3M is required to spend hundreds of millions of dollars to clean up PFAS-contaminated drinking water in the Twin Cities after the company dumped chemical waste in the east metro for decades. But with money from a 2018 settlement agreement running out, the company is now pushing back on whether all of those projects are ?reasonable and necessary."