DNR news media contacts

Office of Communication and Outreach

Steve Carroll, media unit supervisor
Phone: 651-259-5342
Email: [email protected]

Maggie Snyder, news release and media specialist
Phone: 651-259-5446
Email: [email protected]

Office of Communication and Outreach
Phone: 651-259-5619
Email: [email protected]

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Regional Information Officers

Northwest Region – Bemidji
Kristi Coughlon
Phone: 218-308-2647
Email: [email protected]

Northeast Region – Grand Rapids
Ingrid Johnson
Phone: 218-360-5923
Email: [email protected]

Central Region – St. Paul
Lauren Peck
Phone: 651-259-5765
Email: [email protected]

Southern Region – New Ulm
Kiersten Hansen
Phone: 507-233-1236
Email: [email protected]


Divisional Information Officers

Ecological and Water Resources Division
Greg Husak
Phone: 651-259-5132
Email: [email protected]

Enforcement Division
Joe Albert
Phone: (651) 587-4679
Email: [email protected]

Forestry Division
Genna Souffle
Phone: 651-259-5292
Email: [email protected]

Lands and Minerals Division
Mollie Gudim
Phone: 651-259-5847
Email: [email protected]

Fish and Wildlife Division
Pete Takash
Phone: 651-259-5187
Email: [email protected]

Parks and Trails Division
Sara Berhow
Phone: 651-259-5627
Email: [email protected]

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