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. 

Minnesota wildfire season starting early, DNR warns

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is warning of an early start to the wildfire season.

Minnesota DNR, commercial fishers capture 83 invasive carp on Mississippi River

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and commercial fishers captured dozens of invasive carp in the Mississippi River near Winona.

Minnesota DNR announces 13 invasive species as prohibited

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) says it has classified 13 invasive aquatic plants, fish and invertebrates as prohibited. 

Minnesota DNR tree nursery program
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Planting season is inching closer. FOX 9's Se Kwon chats about a Minnesota DNR program that helps Minnesotans get their hands on native trees.

Count birds this weekend to help researchers around the world

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking people to participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count this weekend to help researchers gather information about birds around the world.

Minnesota DNR issues safety warning for backyard ponds

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is warning of unsafe and "rapidly changing ice conditions" especially for backyard ponds and smaller bodies of water.

Minnesota DNR updates invasive carp action plan

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has updated its plan to help prevent and manage invasive carp in the state for the next decade. 

Minnesota DNR announces Upper Sioux Agency State Park to permanently close

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced on Wednesday the Upper Sioux Agency State Park will close for good in February in order to transfer the land back to the tribal community.

82-year-old man dies after ATV falls through ice on Pike Bay

An 82-year-old man has died after the ATV he was driving broke through thin ice on Pike Bay in northern Minnesota Friday. 

Minnesota state parks are free these days in 2024

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is waiving entry fees for state parks on four different days in 2024. 

122 people rescued from ice floe on Upper Red Lake: Sheriff’s Office

The incident marks the fifth time in two weeks week authorities have been dispatched to rescue people on Upper Red Lake, despite the Minnesota DNR and Beltrami County Sheriff's Office repeatedly warning of thin ice conditions.

Minnesota’s dry conditions increasing wildfire potential for December

The risk of wildfires is likely to increase throughout the next week due to the lack of snow, unusually warm weather and dry conditions across Minnesota, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) warns.