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Zebra mussels confirmed in Moose Lake in Itasca County, Portage Lake and Inguadona Lake in Cass County
Published on June 26, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Moose Lake, near Deer River in Itasca County, in Portage Lake, near Bena in Cass County, and in Inguadona Lake, near Longville in Cass County.
Help document wild species at Chamberlain Woods event in Le Sueur County
Published on June 26, 2025
Anyone interested can learn from biologists and naturalists, while helping scientists document species diversity, on Saturday, July 26 during the BioBlitz event at Chamberlain Woods Scientific and Natural Area in Le Sueur County. The BioBlitz is a chance to shadow or assist naturalists and other scientists as they inventory the living organisms inhabiting the Chamberlain Woods in a one-day field study. It is an opportunity to learn from some of the top experts in Minnesota.
Well sampling planned for the Groundwater Atlases of Lincoln and Pipestone counties
Published on June 26, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will collect water samples from about 90 wells in each county late this summer and fall to develop The Groundwater Atlas of Lincoln County and The Groundwater Atlas of Pipestone County.
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.
Minnesota DNR extends comment period on muskie plan to June 30
Published on June 12, 2025
People can now share their thoughts on a draft update of the state’s long-range plan for muskellunge through Monday, June 30.
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.