News releases

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Construction underway on permanent water outlet for Canisteo Mine Pit in Itasca County

Published on March 28, 2025

After pumping out more than 4.7 billion gallons of water from the Canisteo Mine Pit in Itasca County to manage the pit’s water levels, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, in partnership with the Department of Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation, is building a permanent water outlet structure.

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Red Flag Warning issued for extreme fire risk

Published on March 28, 2025

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for several counties in southwest Minnesota from 12 to 8 p.m. on Friday, March 28, due to extreme fire risk conditions.

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Private woodland owners help grow Minnesota’s forest inventory

Published on March 27, 2025

The Minnesota DNR has reached nearly 1,000 participants but there is still room for more.

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Minnesota DNR FalconCam pair preparing for eggs

Published on March 27, 2025

A pair of peregrine falcons have returned to the nest box featured on the popular Minnesota Department of Natural Resources FalconCam.