Minnesota DNR enforcing Operation Dry Water over Fourth of July

If you’re going to be out on one of Minnesota’s lakes or rivers over the Fourth of July, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is urging you to have a sober boat driver.

Emerald ash borer found in 4 new Minnesota counties, quarantine expanding

The DNR has confirmed the presence of an insect larvae that kills ash trees by tunneling through them and depriving nutrients in four new Minnesota counties.

MN wildfires: How causes can be determined
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Mike Warnke, the Minnesota DNR wildfire administration supervisor, joined FOX 9 All Day on Wednesday to provide an update on the DNR's response to the three wildfires burning in northern Minnesota, and explains how causes for these three fires can be determined.

Pedestrian bridge at Tettegouche State Park set to be replaced

The hiking bridge at Tettegouche State Park in northern Minnesota is set to be replaced this summer after it was destroyed by flooding in June 2024.

William O’Brien State Park Day Use Area, Riverway Campground to reopen in early May

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says it will reopen William O’Brien State Park's Day Use Area and Riverway Campground in early May after more than a year of being closed for updates.

Red flag warning issued for some southwest Minnesota counties

A red flag warning has been issued for parts of southwestern Minnesota due to extreme fire risks caused by strong winds and low humidity predicted.

DNR adds 27 Minnesota counties to burn restrictions list

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced Tuesday it's adding 27 counties to the state’s burn restrictions list.

Minnesota DNR warns dry winter creating increased spring wildfire danger

As Minnesotans start enjoying spring activities, DNR experts warn this season also comes with increased wildfire danger after a mellow winter.

Minnesota DNR EagleCam loses view of nest

The Minnesota DNR says its EagleCam has been knocked out of view of the next and they aren't going to be able to correct it before hatching.

Anglers begin hauling away ice houses as DNR deadlines approach

With a stretch of warm weather and DNR-deadlines ahead, ice house owners are taking their houses off of frozen lakes this week.

Minnesota DNR says remove fish houses early
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With the winter warmup, the Minnesota DNR is urging anglers to remove their fish houses off lakes before the Monday deadline.

Free MN fishing licenses for people 65 or older considered by lawmakers

Supporters say it’s a great way to get senior citizens outdoors, but officials with the DNR are concerned about the lost revenue – noting that anglers 65 and older currently contribute about $4 million annually in license fees to the game and fish fund.