Minnesota fall colors: What this year's colors will look like, and where to find them
Fall colors are already starting to pop up in Minnesota. Here's what to expect with this year's fall foliage.
Minnesota DNR fall color preview: RAW
Fall colors are already starting to pop up in Minnesota. The Minnesota DNR has launched its fall color finder, and on Thursday held a press conference on what to expect with this year's colors.
Minnesota DNR launches fall color tracker
The Minnesota DNR this week launched its fall color tracker, which shows some fall colors starting to show in the northwestern part of the state.
Minnesota DNR announces free parks day on Saturday, Sept. 9
Visitors will get a chance to visit Minnesota parks next month without paying for a vehicle pass.
Minnesota DNR highlights lesser-known fish at State Fair
The DNR is showing special attention to "misunderstood fish" or "rough fish" that anglers may not be the most thrilled about catching but play a vital role in aquatic ecosystems and keeping Minnesota waterways healthy.
Mountain lion caught on camera in Duluth, Minnesota, backyard
A mountain lion was captured on a security camera in a rare sighting while walking through a backyard in Duluth, Minnesota, early Monday morning.
Don't shoot collared bears during hunting season, Minnesota DNR says
With bear hunting season set to start on September 1, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is reminding hunters to not shoot bears marked for research.
Stocking the fish pond at Minnesota State Fair
The Minnesota DNR on Tuesday stocked the fish pond at the Minnesota State Fair with fish ahead of the opening of the fair on Thursday.
DNR offering forest management grants, primarily to address Emerald Ash Borer
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced over $25 million in grants are available for "urban and community forest management."
Bear shot after roaming through Minneapolis
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources fatally shot a black bear police had been tracking as it moved through a residential area of north Minneapolis on Sunday morning. Around 10 a.m. Sunday, a Minneapolis Police spokesperson said officers were monitoring the bear, which had been wandering around north Minneapolis, and were working with the Department of Natural Resources.
Most of Minnesota under burning restrictions due to fire risk
Much of Minnesota is under burning restrictions amid ongoing drought conditions, the Minnesota DNR said on Wednesday. The DNR is restricting open burning due to an increased risk of wildfires due to dry conditions across much of the state.
DNR Fish Pond offers nature fix at Minnesota State Fair
FOX 9's Shayne Wells visits the Minnesota DNR's Fish Pond at the Minnesota State Fair.
Leave baby deer alone, Minnesota DNR urges
This is the time of year people may start to see fawns all alone in wooded areas but the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is urging people to leave them alone. The DNR has gotten an influx of calls from people believing the young deer are abandoned but their mom is coming back.
Minnesota DNR making State Parks more accessible
The Minnesota DNR has made all-terrain track chairs available for use at five State Parks throughout Minnesota. The chairs allow visitors with mobility issues to explore trails and other areas that may have been inaccessible to them in the past. There is no charge to use the chairs.
Stopping the spread of aquatic invasive species in Minnesota lakes
The University of Minnesota Extension education program is hoping to educate everyday Minnesotans on how to identify aquatic invasive species so environmental experts can better identify where and how the species are spreading.
1,600+ wildfires in Minnesota in 2021 so far, above yearly average
According to numbers from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the average number of wildfires they see in a year is around 1,400. This year, they’ve already seen more than 1,600.
30 years of work - Massive DNR "census" on our natural home wrapping up
Much like the U.S. Census, the Minnesota DNR has been taking stock of our natural home. The state biological survey has been underway for the last 30 years. Hannah Texler joined the Buzz with more on what the survey has found, and how they plan to use the information in the future.