Minnesota mosquito population at highest level in 3 years, still below overall average
The Minnesota mosquito population is higher than it's been in the past three years after heavy rainfall this spring and summer ended a long-standing drought.
The Minnesota mosquito population is higher than it's been in the past three years after heavy rainfall this spring and summer ended a long-standing drought.
Minnesota has a new scientific and natural area on Lake Superior
Minnesota is home to a new area of protected land called the Icelandite Coastal Fen Scientific and Natural Area.
Minnesota is home to a new area of protected land called the Icelandite Coastal Fen Scientific and Natural Area.
DNR proposes selling 80,000 acres of school trust lands in Boundary Water Canoe Area
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has proposed selling 80,000 acres of school trust lands in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW).
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has proposed selling 80,000 acres of school trust lands in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW).
Minnesota DNR certifies 9 new fishing records
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced this week it has certified nine new fishing records set by anglers since March.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced this week it has certified nine new fishing records set by anglers since March.
DNR adds Aitkin county to deer feed, attractant ban list
Hoping to reduce the spread of chronic wasting disease throughout Minnesota’s wild deer population, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has added Aitkin to its county ban on using deer feed and attractants.
Hoping to reduce the spread of chronic wasting disease throughout Minnesota’s wild deer population, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has added Aitkin to its county ban on using deer feed and attractants.
Tettegouche State Park bridge destroyed due to flooding
Previously damaged by a storm in 2022, the bridge over the Baptism river further deteriorated on Tuesday, making it now impassable.
Previously damaged by a storm in 2022, the bridge over the Baptism river further deteriorated on Tuesday, making it now impassable.
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.