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.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

Sacred land returned to Upper Sioux Community
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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.

Mille Lacs Lake walleye limit for summer 2024 revealed

Walleye fishing on Mille Lacs Lake will be catch-and-release during the spring and early summer months. 

Minnesota DNR expands outreach to Karen and Hmong communities for job opportunities

The Minnesota DNR is expanding its outreach to the Karen and Hmong communities to look for candidates who are interested in the Fish and Wildlife division, and other recreational opportunities within the division, to fill two positions.

Lake Minnetonka could tie over 100-year-old record for earliest ice out

After a record-breaking warm winter in Minnesota, Lake Minnetonka could tie the over 146-year-old record for the earliest ice out on the lake. 

Lake Minnetonka could tie earliest ice out record
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On Monday, Lake Minnetonka could tie an over 100-year-old record for earliest ice out declaration. Currently the earliest ice out on Lake Minnetonka was on March 11, 1878.

DNR keeping an eye on fire danger in MN
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Warm dry winter conditions creating challenges and concerns for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Already this year Red Flag Warnings have been declared and fire crews have battled wildfires. Sunday morning DNR Wildfire Prevention Specialist Karen Harrison shares some of what the DNR is tracking into the spring. She also points out that people are responsible for 90% of wildfires, and prevention is key especially as people get out to enjoy warm weather earlier in the year.

Early ice out on White Bear Lake boosts local businesses

In yet another record for Minnesota, this year's ice out was declared on White Bear Lake on Friday, March 8, the earliest date since 1928.

Ice fishing in MN ending early due to warm weather
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has declared ice out for many Minnesota lakes, including White Bear Lake. For White Bear Lake, it is the earliest ice out in almost 100 years.

Minnesota DNR urges safety on ice house removal deadline

On Monday, the short-lived ice fishing season comes to an end in the metro. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is urging people who still need to pull shelters off the ice to use extreme caution since many of them are too dangerous to reach at this point.

Ice house removal deadline for MN lakes
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Monday is the deadline for all ice houses to be removed from Minnesota lakes. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is urging people to use extreme caution since many of them are too dangerous to reach, due to the warm weather.

DNR issues Red Flag Warning due to extreme fire risk in parts of Minnesota

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has issued a Red Flag Warning for counties in southeast and south-central Minnesota. 

Minnesota DNR announces changes to record fish program

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced new opportunities for Minnesotans to catch state record fish.