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MN Seeks Dismissal Of Suits Over DNR Data Breach

The state of Minnesota has asked a federal judge to dismiss lawsuits filed by people whose driver’s license data was accessed by a Department of Natural Resources employee.

2013/05/01

Burning Restrictions Coming To Central Minn. Next Week

Spring temperatures are finally climbing to normal highs in Minnesota, and the Department of Natural Resources wants to remind the public that as the snowpack melts, burning restrictions are falling into place.

2013/04/29

Sunset at Lake Mille Lacs (credit: Dan Honeck)

Wacky Spring Brings A Tricky Fishing Opener

Tackling this year’s fishing opener on May 11 is going to be tricky. From the bait anglers use, to the types of fish you’ll likely catch, the DNR said the unusual spring will cause major differences.

2013/04/24

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DNR To Cut Cormorant Population On Lake Vermilion

Fisheries officials plan to kill part of the cormorant population on Lake Vermilion in northeastern Minnesota because the lake’s perch population has been falling, and they’re worried that the decline could eventually harm the lake’s walleye numbers.

2013/04/22

Fishing Opener Around Bend, With Ice-Locked Lakes

Minnesota’s walleye, pike and lake trout opener is just around the corner, causing worry for fishing guides and others faced with ice-locked lakes.

2013/04/20

What's left of the historic swinging bridge at Jay Cooke state park in Duluth. (credit: Holly Wagner/CBS)

Historic Jay Cooke Bridge To Be Rebuilt For Fall

Last year’s spring melting and subsequent floods wiped out a historic swing bridge at Jay Cooke State Park.

2013/04/06

MN Court Of Appeals Hears Arguments Against Wolf Hunting

Critics of wolf hunting in Minnesota took their case to the State Appeals Court today. They argue the state moved too quickly to establish a hunting season last year.

2013/04/03

DNR: Snowmobiling In April? Looks Like It

With a foot or more of snow still blanketing most of northern Minnesota, the snowmobiling season may extend into April for the first time in years, said the Department of Natural Resources.

2013/03/28

The ‘Land Of 10,000 Lakes’ Is Drying Up

Minnesota is known as the “Land of Ten Thousand Lakes.” But the DNR says the state’s water supply is becoming a concern.

2013/03/28

DNR Searching For Asian Carp Near The Twin Cities

Anglers searched chilly waters Wednesday for a predator that could threaten fishing in Minnesota.

2013/03/27

Minn. DNR Wants Volunteers For Frog & Toad Calling Survey

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is looking for volunteers to help with its annual frog and toad calling survey — where you sit out in nature, simply listen and record what you hear.The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is looking for volunteers to help with its annual frog and toad calling survey — where you sit out in nature, simply listen and record what you hear.

2013/03/25

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