Recent rainfall has eased severe fire conditions in some counties of southern and central Minnesota. Effective immediately the fire restrictions in the following counties will be lifted: Anoka, Benton, Chisago, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Sherburne, Stearns, Washington, and Wright. Fire restrictions have also been lifted in Brown County. The county sheriff imposed Brown County restrictions...

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In an effort to control a growing population of urban geese, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has for the first time opened the Rochester Game Refuge during the early goose season Sept.1-22...

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Hunters wishing to reserve a date to go goose hunting in the controlled hunting zone at Lac qui Parle Wildlife Management Area are reminded by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to submit an application by Sept. 12. This year's goose season begins on Thursday, Oct. 18, and ends on Monday, Nov. 26...

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Early on July 23, Kevin Cook, a DNR Fisheries specialist at the Crystal Springs trout hatchery near Rochester, noticed a van and group of men near the south branch of the Whitewater River. Recent rains have made the river difficult to fish. Cook contacted Rochester Conservation Officer Mitch Boyum...

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People are heading to the beaches, lakes and pools around Minnesota to enjoy the last bit of summer vacation before school begins. Unfortunately, as cool and refreshing as it may look, water can be a killer, said Tim Smalley, DNR boat and water safety specialist...

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Severe drought conditions that continue to persist in northeastern Minnesota have prompted new fire restrictions from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Until further notice, campfires and use of charcoal grills are banned or restricted in state parks, state forest recreation areas and waysides in Cook, Lake and St. Louis counties due to extremely high fire danger. These restrictions include highly visited parks along the North Shore of Lake Superior...

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The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it is allowing farmers who have ground water irrigation permits to increase the amount of water they can put on their crops...

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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will hold a public input open house to give people an opportunity to discuss and comment on a proposed special fishing regulation for the St. Louis River Estuary...

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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has hired a veteran wildlife biologist from Arizona to coordinate the state's wolf management plan...

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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking bear hunters not to shoot radio-collared bears...

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A recent investigation by Minnesota conservation officers netted a Battle Lake man with 140 sunfish over the legal limit and facing possible fines and restitution of nearly $1,800...

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While returning home after working the Mississippi River, CO Bob Wallace (Kellogg) saw an unusual event. He observed a hawk flying low over some grassland. All of a sudden a hen turkey started flying towards the hawk. The hen turkey actually chased the hawk, climbing as the hawk climbed, until the hawk landed on a power pole. The hen then... 21 exciting true stories

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Calendars wonderfully reveal a collection of dates that provide a road map to our lives - planning ahead and looking back. The 2008 Minnesota State Park calendar is an example of just that: an opportunity to plan ahead by scanning the state park events and opportunities listed for the year ahead while enjoying a look back at the historic events, milestones and photos that illustrate the rich history of Minnesota's state parks...

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Camden State Park will host the fourth annual Camden Classic Mountain Bike Race and Ride on Saturday, Aug. 25. The event, which runs from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., includes cycling, camaraderie, camping, food, and great day of riding and racing. Other activities include bike rides for kids, junior mountain bike rides, a competitive mountain bike race, 15, 30, and 60-mile road tours plus games and prizes...

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Called Fishing: Get in the Habitat!, the new Department of Natural Resources (DNR) MinnAqua leader's guide is a landmark curriculum that makes it easy for anyone to lead fishing trips that are safe, educational and fun...

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