Parts of Fort Snelling State Park closed due to spring flooding

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has closed several parts of Fort Snelling State Park due to flooding from the spring thaw. 

Minnesota Governor's Fishing Opener postponed to 2021

The 2020 Minnesota governor's fishing opener has been postponed to next year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Officials rescue entangled bald eagles in Greenfield, Minnesota

Two bald eagles were rescued after they became entangled in the air and fell to the ground in Greenfield, Minnesota.

Possible cougar sighting in Dodge County, Minnesota

The Dodge County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a possible cougar sighting early Monday morning.

Minnesota wildcat sanctuary speaks out against 'Tiger King' cub petting

A Minnesota wildcat sanctuary is speaking out against controversial practices shown in "Tiger King," the popular Netflix docuseries that has captivated viewers holed up in their homes amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Second eaglet hatches on Minnesota DNR's EagleCam

There are now two eaglets on the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources EagleCam with a third egg that could hatch any day. 

Good news: Minnesota State Parks to remain open during COVID-19 pandemic

Minnesota’s state parks, recreation areas, campgrounds and other public lands will remain open during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the DNR will adjust or cancel some public events.

Eaglet hatches on DNR's EagleCam for first time since 2017

If you're looking for a way to take your mind off the COVID-19 pandemic, tune into the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources EagleCam where an eaglet just hatched in the nest for the first time in three years. 

DNR: 51 invasive carp captured on Mississippi River near La Crosse, Wisconsin

Fifty-one invasive carp were caught on the Mississippi River in southeastern Minnesota last weekend—the largest congregation of invasive carp the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has seen this far upstream. 

First Dakota County case of chronic wasting disease in wild deer

A wild deer in Dakota County tested positive for chronic wasting disease, marking the first case in the county, according to the Department of Natural Resources.

DNR: Minnesota's ice conditions are deteriorating 'rapidly'

The Department of Natural Resources issued a warning Thursday as ice conditions thin out across the state.

Police 'escort' unwanted bat out of Shakopee apartment building

Late Saturday night, two Shakopee officers responded to a report of an unwanted guest at an apartment complex in Shakopee. Turns out that guest was a bat.