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Minnesota Department Of Natural Resources

Wildfire Near Menahga Now 65% Contained

Lighter winds Thursday were expected to help firefighters contain and snuff out the remaining hotspots from a wildfire that burned 7,100 acres in northwestern Minnesota.

2013/05/16

Wild Fires Rage In Northern Minnesota, Wisconsin

Firefighters in Minnesota and Wisconsin are battling several wildfires Wednesday that are taking over towns and destroying structures. As of Tuesday night, at least 25 wildfires had broken out in Minnesota Some of the biggest are in Red Lake, Park Rapids, Menagha and across the border in Wisconsin.

2013/05/15

Crews Battling Wild Fires In Northern Minnesota

Authorities say crews are battling at least two wild fires that started in northern Minnesota late Monday night. As of about 9 p.m. Monday, there were two grass fires about 1,200 acres in size that are burning on the Red Lake Reservation west of Highway 89 and north of Highway 1 in Beltrami County.

2013/05/14

DNR Adds 4 More Counties To Burn Restriction List

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources added four more counties to an already growing list that are under burning restrictions as temperatures get warmer and winds pick up around the state.

2013/05/13

DNR Suggests Mother’s Day Gift — Wear A Life Vest

Safety officials are suggesting a Mother’s Day gift for anglers — wear a life jacket when heading onto Minnesota’s icy waters for the fishing opener this weekend.

2013/05/09

DNR Debuts Zebra Mussel-Sniffing Dogs

Minnesota is now the second state in the U.S. to use dogs to sniff out zebra mussels.

2013/05/06

DNR: Boat Launches May Not Be Open For Fishing Opener

Minnesota’s anglers are gearing up for a big weekend as the state’s fishing opener is on Saturday.

2013/05/06

New Data Show Anglers Spent $2.4 Billion In Minn.

New federal data confirm that anglers who enjoy Minnesota’s sky blue waters are still a powerful engine for the state’s economy.

2013/04/30

No Wild Deer Test Positive For CWD In Minnesota

Wildlife managers report encouraging results in their efforts to keep chronic wasting disease out of the deer herd in Minnesota.

2013/04/17

Got Brush Or Yard Waste To Burn? Do It Soon

Got brush or yard waste to burn? Do it soon. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is encouraging homeowners to complete their open burning now because restrictions will take effect soon after the snow melts.

2013/04/09

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