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Lake Maria drawdown in progress this summer
Published on June 23, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is conducting a drawdown on Lake Maria in Murray County, located southwest of Garvin. The temporary lowering of water levels on the 442-acre shallow lake is taking place to improve wildlife habitat and water quality.
Wildlife Drive opening at Roseau River Wildlife Management Area
Published on June 23, 2025
The 27-mile Wildlife Drive within the Roseau River Wildlife Management Area will be open from Saturday, July 19, through Sunday, July 27, and on the following weekends, Saturday, Aug. 2, and Sunday, Aug. 3, and Saturday, Aug. 9, and Sunday, Aug. 10. The self-guided tour traverses wetland, woodland, brushland, grassland and farmland habitats, providing visitors ample opportunity for wildlife viewing.
New Ulm volunteer named 2024 ATV safety instructor of the year
Published on June 18, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has named Steve Rykhus, of New Ulm, as the 2024 ATV instructor of the year.
DNR adds eight counties to deer feeding and attractant ban
Published on June 18, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has added eight counties to a deer feeding and attractant ban to reduce the risk of chronic wasting disease spread, after CWD was detected in wild deer in new areas of the state last year.
Extreme fire danger continues
Published on May 12, 2025
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for 80 counties in Minnesota effective today, May 12, due to extreme fire risk conditions.
DNR shares tips for off-highway vehicle riders before hitting the trail this season
Published on May 1, 2025
With winter in the rearview mirror, the summer off-highway vehicle riding season is getting underway. Many of Minnesota’s more than 3,000 miles of trails for all types of OHVs and rider skill levels are now open for use.
New eagle pair, nest to be featured on popular Minnesota DNR EagleCam
Published on November 19, 2024
Original camera will also remain on.
Zebra mussels confirmed in Turtle River Lake in Beltrami County
Published on November 7, 2024
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Turtle River Lake, near the town of Turtle River in Beltrami County.
Open fire restrictions lifted in northeast Minnesota
Published on October 24, 2024
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is lifting open fire restrictions in Cook, Koochiching, Lake, and the northern portion of St. Louis counties, effective Friday, October 25 at 12:01 a.m.
Zebra mussels confirmed in Bass Lake in Wright County
Published on October 24, 2024
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Bass Lake, near Annandale in Wright County.
Zebra mussels confirmed in Rice Lake in Hennepin County
Published on October 10, 2024
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Rice Lake, located partially in Maple Grove, Hennepin County.
Cook and Lake County Burning Restrictions Begin Friday, Oct. 4
Published on October 3, 2024
To help ensure public safety and protect natural resources, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is activating burning restrictions beginning 12:01 a.m. Friday, Oct. 4 for Cook and Lake counties in northeast Minnesota.
Minnesota DNR to hold open house to discuss trail planning for Solana State Forest
Published on October 2, 2024
Meeting will be held in Aitkin.
DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac
Published on August 12, 2024
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife, and habitat management.
Minnesota DNR and partners to provide Mud Lake project update at public meeting
Published on July 26, 2024
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will host a public meeting to provide information about an upcoming restoration project at Mud Lake, a sheltered bay of the St. Louis River located in Duluth.
DNR proposes selling 80,000 acres of school trust lands in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness to the U.S. Forest Service to benefit Minnesota’s public schools
Published on July 11, 2024
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the Minnesota Office of School Trust Lands, and the U.S. Forest Service - Superior National Forest are working together on a strategy to transfer approximately 80,000 acres of school trust lands within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness to federal ownership. This decision will benefit Minnesota's public education system.