Minnesota state parks will be free on Black Friday

All of Minnesota's state parks and recreation areas will be free the day after Thanksgiving for “Free Park Day."

Hunting accident in Douglas County leaves juvenile injured

A person was left injured with a gunshot wound after a hunting accident in Nelson, Minnesota on Saturday. 

Invasive crayfish species found for first time in Minnesota lake

The Minnesota Department of Natural Recourses (DNR) said an invasive species of crayfish has been found in the state for the first time at a lake in Douglas County. 

Firearms deer hunting season opens in Minnesota
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There are some changes ahead for this year's deer hunting season in Minnesota. FOX 9's Bill Keller is joined by the Minnesota DNR to discuss what hunters can expect.

DNR sets winter walleye fishing limit for Upper Red and Mille Lacs lakes

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced the winter walleye fishing limit for anglers on Upper Red Lake and Mille Lacs Lake. 

Minnesota DNR works with advocacy groups to help those with disabilities hunt

Becklin Homestead is one of the larger wildlife management areas where the Minnesota DNR has been working with hunting and veteran groups to create adaptive and accessible hunting opportunities.

MN DNR, advocacy groups help disabled hunt
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Becklin Homestead is one of the larger wildlife management areas where the DNR has been working with hunting and veterans groups to create adaptive and accessible hunting opportunities.

2 men accidentally shot by children during Minnesota youth deer hunting season

Two men were accidentally shot by children in separate incidents Sunday during the Minnesota Department of Natural Recourses (DNR) youth deer hunting season, according to authorities.  

Minnesota angler reels in record-breaking coho salmon on Lake Superior

Minnesota angler David Cichosz broke a 53-year-old state record with a coho salmon he caught during a fishing trip on Lake Superior in September.

2 new invasive insects found in Minnesota

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced two new invasive insects have been found in Minnesota this summer. 

5 Minnesota counties experiencing ‘exceptional’ drought, says DNR

As rain remains rare in Minnesota, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) now says several counties in Minnesota are experiencing their worst drought since 2021.

Minnesota DNR fall color preview: RAW
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Fall colors are already starting to pop up in Minnesota. The Minnesota DNR has launched its fall color finder, and on Thursday held a press conference on what to expect with this year's colors.

Minnesota DNR launches fall color tracker
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The Minnesota DNR this week launched its fall color tracker, which shows some fall colors starting to show in the northwestern part of the state.

Minnesota DNR highlights lesser-known fish at State Fair

The DNR is showing special attention to "misunderstood fish" or "rough fish" that anglers may not be the most thrilled about catching but play a vital role in aquatic ecosystems and keeping Minnesota waterways healthy.

Mountain lion caught on camera in Duluth, Minnesota, backyard

A mountain lion was captured on a security camera in a rare sighting while walking through a backyard in Duluth, Minnesota, early Monday morning.