Free Parks Day across Minnesota
Following Thanksgiving Minnesota state parks are free on Friday as part of the annual Free Parks Day.
Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana prep for wild pig invasion
An exploding population of hard-to-eradicate “super pigs” in Canada is threatening to spill south of the border, and northern states like Minnesota, North Dakota and Montana are taking steps to stop the invasion.
Minnesota DNR shares cold water safety tips
The Minnesota DNR shares crucial tips to help you stay safe before venturing out on frozen and partially frozen lakes and rivers this winter.
Minnesota DNR's EagleCam is returning for the winter
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) popular EagleCam is returning this winter.
Minnesota deer hunting: Fewer deer harvested in first 9 days
Minnesota's hunters have harvested fewer deer during the first nine days of the firearms deer season than last year.
MN DNR holding meeting on feral pigs, minks
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is wondering what to do about pigs and farmed mink that have been let loose. Hoping to gather perspective on the impacts on the environment and people's health, several Minnesota agencies are asking people to share their perspectives on state management in an online questionnaire. The Minnesota DNR will also host an online public meeting from 6:30-8 p.m. on Nov. 14.
Minnesota state parks will be free on Black Friday
All of Minnesota's state parks and recreation areas will be free the day after Thanksgiving for “Free Park Day."
Hunting accident in Douglas County leaves juvenile injured
A person was left injured with a gunshot wound after a hunting accident in Nelson, Minnesota on Saturday.
Feral pigs, farmed mink management opinions sought by Minnesota DNR
Minnesota agencies are asking people to share their perspectives on the state's management of the animals.
Minneapolis hunter accidentally shot in Becker County
A hunter was accidentally shot in northern Minnesota Sunday morning, authorities said.
Firearms deer hunting season opens in Minnesota, DNR urges safety
With the firearms deer hunting season opening Saturday, the DNR has some safety tips for hunters.
Invasive crayfish species found for first time in Minnesota lake
The Minnesota Department of Natural Recourses (DNR) said an invasive species of crayfish has been found in the state for the first time at a lake in Douglas County.
Firearms deer hunting season opens in Minnesota
There are some changes ahead for this year's deer hunting season in Minnesota. FOX 9's Bill Keller is joined by the Minnesota DNR to discuss what hunters can expect.
DNR sets winter walleye fishing limit for Upper Red and Mille Lacs lakes
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced the winter walleye fishing limit for anglers on Upper Red Lake and Mille Lacs Lake.
Minnesota DNR works with advocacy groups to help those with disabilities hunt
Becklin Homestead is one of the larger wildlife management areas where the Minnesota DNR has been working with hunting and veteran groups to create adaptive and accessible hunting opportunities.
MN DNR, advocacy groups help disabled hunt
Becklin Homestead is one of the larger wildlife management areas where the DNR has been working with hunting and veterans groups to create adaptive and accessible hunting opportunities.
2 men accidentally shot by children during Minnesota youth deer hunting season
Two men were accidentally shot by children in separate incidents Sunday during the Minnesota Department of Natural Recourses (DNR) youth deer hunting season, according to authorities.
Minnesota angler reels in record-breaking coho salmon on Lake Superior
Minnesota angler David Cichosz broke a 53-year-old state record with a coho salmon he caught during a fishing trip on Lake Superior in September.
2 new invasive insects found in Minnesota
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced two new invasive insects have been found in Minnesota this summer.
5 Minnesota counties experiencing ‘exceptional’ drought, says DNR
As rain remains rare in Minnesota, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) now says several counties in Minnesota are experiencing their worst drought since 2021.