Minnesota shaped forest: How did it get there?

In northwest Minnesota there is a pine forest in the shape of Minnesota. How did it get there? 

Minneapolis cougar hit by vehicle
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After recent cougar sightings in Minneapolis, a cougar was hit by a vehicle this morning on a Minnesota highway.

Minnesota DNR to hold December deer hunt to battle chronic wasting disease

After the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirmed another chronic wasting disease (CWD) case in November, it is expanding its special deer hunt to help battle the spread of the disease. 

Minnesota hunter downs rare 'unicorn buck' while hunting in Granite Falls

A Madison, Minnesota man shot a rare "unicorn buck", a deer that has three antlers instead of two, the third coming out of the middle of its forehead. 

Free Parks Day across Minnesota
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Following Thanksgiving Minnesota state parks are free on Friday as part of the annual Free Parks Day.

Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana prep for wild pig invasion

An exploding population of hard-to-eradicate “super pigs” in Canada is threatening to spill south of the border, and northern states like Minnesota, North Dakota and Montana are taking steps to stop the invasion.

Minnesota DNR shares cold water safety tips
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The Minnesota DNR shares crucial tips to help you stay safe before venturing out on frozen and partially frozen lakes and rivers this winter.

Minnesota DNR's EagleCam is returning for the winter

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) popular EagleCam is returning this winter. 

Minnesota deer hunting: Fewer deer harvested in first 9 days

Minnesota's hunters have harvested fewer deer during the first nine days of the firearms deer season than last year.

MN DNR holding meeting on feral pigs, minks
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is wondering what to do about pigs and farmed mink that have been let loose. Hoping to gather perspective on the impacts on the environment and people's health, several Minnesota agencies are asking people to share their perspectives on state management in an online questionnaire. The Minnesota DNR will also host an online public meeting from 6:30-8 p.m. on Nov. 14.

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.