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.
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 fall colors: What this year's colors will look like, and where to find them
Fall colors are already starting to pop up in Minnesota. Here's what to expect with this year's fall foliage.
Fall colors are already starting to pop up in Minnesota. Here's what to expect with this year's fall foliage.
Minnesota DNR fall color preview: RAW
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.
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
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.
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 announces free parks day on Saturday, Sept. 9
Visitors will get a chance to visit Minnesota parks next month without paying for a vehicle pass.
Visitors will get a chance to visit Minnesota parks next month without paying for a vehicle pass.
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.
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.
A mountain lion was captured on a security camera in a rare sighting while walking through a backyard in Duluth, Minnesota, early Monday morning.
Don't shoot collared bears during hunting season, Minnesota DNR says
With bear hunting season set to start on September 1, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is reminding hunters to not shoot bears marked for research.
With bear hunting season set to start on September 1, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is reminding hunters to not shoot bears marked for research.
Stocking the fish pond at Minnesota State Fair
The Minnesota DNR on Tuesday stocked the fish pond at the Minnesota State Fair with fish ahead of the opening of the fair on Thursday.
The Minnesota DNR on Tuesday stocked the fish pond at the Minnesota State Fair with fish ahead of the opening of the fair on Thursday.
DNR offering forest management grants, primarily to address Emerald Ash Borer
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced over $25 million in grants are available for "urban and community forest management."
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced over $25 million in grants are available for "urban and community forest management."
Bear shot after roaming through Minneapolis
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources fatally shot a black bear police had been tracking as it moved through a residential area of north Minneapolis on Sunday morning. Around 10 a.m. Sunday, a Minneapolis Police spokesperson said officers were monitoring the bear, which had been wandering around north Minneapolis, and were working with the Department of Natural Resources.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources fatally shot a black bear police had been tracking as it moved through a residential area of north Minneapolis on Sunday morning. Around 10 a.m. Sunday, a Minneapolis Police spokesperson said officers were monitoring the bear, which had been wandering around north Minneapolis, and were working with the Department of Natural Resources.
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Minnesota DNR: Deadline to remove fish houses approaching [raw press conference]
People who haven't removed their fish houses from lakes in Minnesota should do so soon as the deadline is approaching for inland waters, the Minnesota DNR said at a news conference on Thursday.
People who haven't removed their fish houses from lakes in Minnesota should do so soon as the deadline is approaching for inland waters, the Minnesota DNR said at a news conference on Thursday.
Eagle on Minnesota DNR EagleCam covered in snow
The eagle that's the star of the Minnesota DNR's EagleCam is covered in snow Thursday as the long-duration winter storm winds down.
The eagle that's the star of the Minnesota DNR's EagleCam is covered in snow Thursday as the long-duration winter storm winds down.
Bear stuck in ice in northern Minnesota
Nathaniel Johnson, who goes by Nate the Bear Guy, shared this video of the bear stuck in ice with FOX 9. The bear was found in the ice near a culvert in northern Minnesota and was rescued recently.
Nathaniel Johnson, who goes by Nate the Bear Guy, shared this video of the bear stuck in ice with FOX 9. The bear was found in the ice near a culvert in northern Minnesota and was rescued recently.
Most of Minnesota under burning restrictions due to fire risk
Much of Minnesota is under burning restrictions amid ongoing drought conditions, the Minnesota DNR said on Wednesday. The DNR is restricting open burning due to an increased risk of wildfires due to dry conditions across much of the state.
Much of Minnesota is under burning restrictions amid ongoing drought conditions, the Minnesota DNR said on Wednesday. The DNR is restricting open burning due to an increased risk of wildfires due to dry conditions across much of the state.
DNR Fish Pond offers nature fix at Minnesota State Fair
FOX 9's Shayne Wells visits the Minnesota DNR's Fish Pond at the Minnesota State Fair.
FOX 9's Shayne Wells visits the Minnesota DNR's Fish Pond at the Minnesota State Fair.
RAW: Minnesota DNR stocks pond at Minnesota State Fair
The Minnesota DNR on Wednesday stocked its fish pond with native fish ahead of the opening of the Minnesota State Fair on Thursday.
The Minnesota DNR on Wednesday stocked its fish pond with native fish ahead of the opening of the Minnesota State Fair on Thursday.
Mom deer helps fawn in Shorewood backyard
FOX 9's Alex Lehnert captured video of a mom deer helping her fawn in her Shorewood backyard at around 5 a.m. on June 8. The night before, Lehnert saw the baby deer alone in a wooded area of her yard. The Minnesota DNR is urging people to leave fawns alone.
FOX 9's Alex Lehnert captured video of a mom deer helping her fawn in her Shorewood backyard at around 5 a.m. on June 8. The night before, Lehnert saw the baby deer alone in a wooded area of her yard. The Minnesota DNR is urging people to leave fawns alone.
Fawn spotted hiding in Shorewood
FOX 9's Alex Lehnert captured video of a baby deer hiding in her backyard in Shorewood around 5 p.m. on June 7. The Minnesota DNR is urging people to leave fawns alone.
FOX 9's Alex Lehnert captured video of a baby deer hiding in her backyard in Shorewood around 5 p.m. on June 7. The Minnesota DNR is urging people to leave fawns alone.
Leave baby deer alone, Minnesota DNR urges
This is the time of year people may start to see fawns all alone in wooded areas but the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is urging people to leave them alone. The DNR has gotten an influx of calls from people believing the young deer are abandoned but their mom is coming back.
This is the time of year people may start to see fawns all alone in wooded areas but the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is urging people to leave them alone. The DNR has gotten an influx of calls from people believing the young deer are abandoned but their mom is coming back.