News releases

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac

Published on August 12, 2024

A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife, and habitat management.

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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.

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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.