How to get paid collecting conifer cones in northern MN
Collecting certain conifer cones in Minnesota could make you some money this winter.
Minnesota state parks luminary nights list: Walk, snowshoe, ski by candlelight
Here's a list of of dates and locations for 19 candlelight walk, snowshoe and ski events at 17 different Minnesota state parks and trails from Jan. 3 to Feb. 22.
First Day Hikes in MN happening across 10 state parks on Jan. 1
Nearly a dozen Minnesota state parks will be part of an organized hike as part of a nationwide effort.
Minnesota State Parks are free on Black Friday
Get outside this Black Friday! All 73 Minnesota state parks and recreation areas have free entry on Nov. 29.
Minnesota DNR EagleCam adding new nest site while keeping original camera online
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced on Tuesday it's adding another EagleCam that will feature a new nest with a bald eagle pair this season.
Higher Mille Lacs walleye limit spurs optimism from resorts
Resort owners said the walleye limit announcement will get ice anglers excited for the winter season but they know all too well from last year, it will be all weather permitting.
Resorts optimistic about Mille Lacs walleye limit
Calling all ice anglers, great news for those gearing up for the winter season. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced on Wednesday it will continue the more relaxed walleye limit at two of the state’s largest lakes.
Upper Red Lake walleye limit stays at 4 fish this winter
Ice anglers will be able to keep four walleye on Upper Red Lake for the winter fishing season.
Mille Lacs Lake walleye limit set at 2 fish for this winter
Ice anglers will be able to keep two walleyes on Mille Lacs Lake this winter.
DNR proposes lowering MN daily walleye limit in 2026
Officials from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) want to lower the daily walleye bag limit from six to four, a proposal that could become reality in 2026.
Evergreen Forest Fire fully contained, closures lifted: Officials
A forest fire in east central Minnesota that spanned 167 acres across the Evergreen Forest is now fully contained.
Wildfire causes DNR to close portion of state forest in eastern Minnesota
A wildfire in eastern Minnesota has caused the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to close a portion of the Chengwatana State Forest.
Minnesota cities declare burning bans due to dry conditions
The cities of Bloomington and Burnsville have declared a ban on outdoor recreational fires due to dry weather conditions in an effort to remove any potential ignition source to help prevent fires.
DNR selling lakeshore land in cabin country — How to bid
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is set to hold its annual public land sale in November, giving prospective buyers a chance to own a lakefront property up north.
Gov. Walz hunts pheasants, White House
Pheasant season opened Saturday morning in Minnesota and Governor Tim Walz spent part of his day on the hunt.
Former ranch in Washington County, Minn. declared new wildlife management area
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has designated a 1,820-acre wooded area in Washington County as a new wildlife management area.
DNR asks hunters to contribute 'community science'
Archery deer season is officially underway in Minnesota. DNR Big Game Program Leader, Barb Keller, joined the FOX9 Morning News to talk about the outlook for the season. This is the fourth year the Minnesota DNR is asking hunters to contribute to an online log of information. The DNR is using a community science approach to build on the helpful results from the last few years. The Minnesota DNR uses the information to supplement population estimates, which are an important tool for managing wildlife. Using a mobile device or desktop computer, deer hunters can enter information on the Minnesota DNR website about wildlife they see while in the field, including deer, turkey, bear, fisher and other species.
MN DNR on what to expect for 2024 fall colors
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources provides an update on what to expect for this year's fall colors.
Minnesota DNR shares what to expect for 2024 fall colors
The Minnesota DNR is set to provide an update on what this year's fall colors will look like, after a wet summer.
Minnesota State Fair fish pond stocking: Video
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fisheries staff is stocking the fish pond at the Minnesota State Fair Tuesday morning.