Minnesota DNR closing trails, campgrounds due to flooding
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says it is closing some trails, campsites, and even portions of some state parks due to flooding from the recent rain.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says it is closing some trails, campsites, and even portions of some state parks due to flooding from the recent rain.
MN DNR closes Hill Annex Mine State Park, allows mining to continue
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced Thursday that the Hill Annex Mine State Park closed for mining operations to return to the area.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced Thursday that the Hill Annex Mine State Park closed for mining operations to return to the area.
Child drowning deaths increasing, according to most recent data
According to the most recent data drowning deaths by children under the age of 15 are on the rise.
According to the most recent data drowning deaths by children under the age of 15 are on the rise.
Mosquito levels high in Minnesota thanks to frequent rain
May was the third-wettest month in the past 10 years with statewide rainfall totals, and the precipitation has led to "heavy mosquito activity" – with each additional rainfall hatching more eggs.
May was the third-wettest month in the past 10 years with statewide rainfall totals, and the precipitation has led to "heavy mosquito activity" – with each additional rainfall hatching more eggs.
'Floating' Joro spiders are moving north: Will they spread to MN?
Could the "floating" Joro spider that is spreading along the Eastern Seaboard make it's way to Minnesota?
Could the "floating" Joro spider that is spreading along the Eastern Seaboard make it's way to Minnesota?
Fish without a license this weekend in MN -- if you bring your kid
Minnesota residents have a great opportunity to fish without a license this weekend during "Take a Kid Fishing" Weekend.
Minnesota residents have a great opportunity to fish without a license this weekend during "Take a Kid Fishing" Weekend.
Bear chases dog, woman down Maple Grove driveway: Video
A Maple Grove woman and her dog are safe after an encounter with three bears outside her home on Tuesday night.
A Maple Grove woman and her dog are safe after an encounter with three bears outside her home on Tuesday night.
National Guard search for missing BWCA canoeists
The search for the two missing canoeists in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) continues as Gov. Tim Walz authorized the Minnesota National Guard to help.
The search for the two missing canoeists in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) continues as Gov. Tim Walz authorized the Minnesota National Guard to help.
BWCA canoers search: National Guard ordered to help locate missing men
Gov. Walz has authorized the Minnesota National Guard to help search for two canoers that have been missing in the BWCA for nearly a week now.
Gov. Walz has authorized the Minnesota National Guard to help search for two canoers that have been missing in the BWCA for nearly a week now.
St. Paul pererine falcon chick seen on DNR cam after first hatch
The DNR FalconCam, which streams live footage from a high rise in downtown St. Paul, captured images of a peregrine falcon chick when it hatched early Tuesday morning.
The DNR FalconCam, which streams live footage from a high rise in downtown St. Paul, captured images of a peregrine falcon chick when it hatched early Tuesday morning.
2 record-breaking shovelnose sturgeons caught within 4 days in MN
Two record-breaking shovelnose sturgeons were caught within a few days of each other in Minnesota in March.
Two record-breaking shovelnose sturgeons were caught within a few days of each other in Minnesota in March.
Minnesotans enjoy fishing opener on Saturday
Many Minnesotans were out on lakes and rivers enjoying the fishing opener in the state on Saturday. FOX 9 photojournalist, Eric Gedrose, captured some anglers enjoying the day.
Many Minnesotans were out on lakes and rivers enjoying the fishing opener in the state on Saturday. FOX 9 photojournalist, Eric Gedrose, captured some anglers enjoying the day.
Minnesota DNR adds 18 new fish species to official catch-and-release state records
Anglers participating in the fishing opener this weekend could make history as the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) added more than a dozen new species of fish to its catch-and-release record book this year.
Anglers participating in the fishing opener this weekend could make history as the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) added more than a dozen new species of fish to its catch-and-release record book this year.
Species added to catch and release MN records
Those participating in the state fishing opener this weekend could make history, as the Minnesota DNR added more than a dozen new species of fish to its catch and release record book this year.
Those participating in the state fishing opener this weekend could make history, as the Minnesota DNR added more than a dozen new species of fish to its catch and release record book this year.
Leave fragile, abandoned-looking fawn alone, DNR says
Most deer born in Minnesota are born in the next two months, and the Minnesota DNR is urging anyone who might come in contact with one to leave them alone.
Most deer born in Minnesota are born in the next two months, and the Minnesota DNR is urging anyone who might come in contact with one to leave them alone.
Red Flag Warning in place for northwest Minnesota
A Red Flag Warning has been put in place for multiple counties in the northwest part of Minnesota.
A Red Flag Warning has been put in place for multiple counties in the northwest part of Minnesota.
Minnesota state parks are free on April 27
Minnesota's state parks and recreation areas are free on Saturday, April 27, for Free Park Day.
Minnesota's state parks and recreation areas are free on Saturday, April 27, for Free Park Day.
Fire Danger: Red Flag Warning in southwest and south-central MN
The National Weather Service (NWS) is warning residents about a Red Flag Warning for 16 counties facing extreme fire risk on Saturday.
The National Weather Service (NWS) is warning residents about a Red Flag Warning for 16 counties facing extreme fire risk on Saturday.
Minnesota returns sacred land to Upper Sioux Community
This is said to be the first time the state of Minnesota has returned a state park to a Native American community.
This is said to be the first time the state of Minnesota has returned a state park to a Native American community.
Sacred land returned to Upper Sioux Community
The land that makes up the Upper Sioux Agency State Park in Granite Falls was returned to the Upper Sioux Community on Friday. This is said to be the first time the state of Minnesota has returned a state park to a Native American community.
The land that makes up the Upper Sioux Agency State Park in Granite Falls was returned to the Upper Sioux Community on Friday. This is said to be the first time the state of Minnesota has returned a state park to a Native American community.