Northern state forest roads, trails flooded by spring rains

Before traveling on state forest roads, users are urged to check the state forest road closure page of the DNR website and proceed with caution even if roads are listed as open. From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources • April 29, 2022 Read More »

Weekly Conservation Officer Reports

CO Mary Manning (Hovland) urges drivers of state forest roads to use caution as quickly melting snowpack inland is overwhelming some culvert pipes and flowing over road surfaces causing some instability of roads. District 6 • Two Harbors Area • From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources • May 2, 2022 Read More »

Video: Gearing up for summer: advantages of buying used outdoor gear

Buying used outdoor gear has become more common, especially with the supply chain issues factories have faced over the past couple of years. From WDIO-TV • May 2, 2022 Read More »

Report fish die-offs to help DNR, others respond as needed

In early spring, the retreat of lake and stream ice can sometimes leave behind fish that died during ice cover, commonly referred to as winterkill. From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources • April 22, 2022 Read More »

MN Health Commissioner Malcolm on the recent rise in COVID levels, next steps in the pandemic

Jan Malcolm discussed how Minnesotans can stay safe without looking toward positivity rates and the individual choices that many residents may soon have to make. From Minnesota Public Radio News • April 18, 2022 Read More »

It's time to screen all kids for anxiety, physicians' task force recommends

The task force also recommends that kids 12 and older continue to be screened for depression, a recommendation that's been in place since 2016. By Rhitu Chatterjee from National Public Radio News • April 18, 2022 Read More »

Prevent conflicts with bears with these spring tips

As bears emerge from hibernation, their metabolism gradually ramps up and they will begin looking for food at a time when berries and green vegetation are scarce. Home and cabin owners should remove or secure attractants such as birdseed, garbage, livestock feed, or compost to reduce potential conflicts. From the MN DNR • March 29, 2022 Read More »