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Latest DNR Information

Extreme fire danger continues in northern Minnesota (published July 13, 2026) July 13, 2026
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for 13 counties in northern Minnesota effective Sunday, July 13, from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. due to extreme fire danger.
Wildlife Drive opening at Roseau River Wildlife Management Area (published July 13, 2026) July 13, 2026
The 27-mile Wildlife Drive within the Roseau River Wildlife Management Area will be open July 18-26, Aug. 1-2 and Aug. 8-9.
Zebra mussels confirmed in Manuel Mine Lake, Perch Lake in Crow Wing County (published July 13, 2026) July 13, 2026
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Manuel Mine Lake, near Crosby, and Perch Lake, near Baxter, both in Crow Wing County.
Red Flag Warning issued for extreme fire risk (published July 12, 2026) July 12, 2026
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for five counties in northeastern Minnesota effective Sunday, July 12, from noon until 9 p.m. due to extreme fire danger.
Starry stonewort confirmed in Spider Lake in Hubbard County (published July 9, 2026) July 9, 2026
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of the invasive algae, starry stonewort, in Spider Lake, near Nevis, in Hubbard County.
Minnesota DNR lowering Lake Henry in Le Sueur County for habitat improvements (published July 9, 2026) July 9, 2026
In support of wildlife while improving habitat quality, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is lowering water levels at Lake Henry in Le Sueur County.
10-year fish monitoring report rates the health of Minnesota’s lakes (published July 6, 2026) July 6, 2026
A new report from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, in partnership with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, documents that healthier lakes tend to have lower phosphorus from runoff or drainage, less disturbance of land in the watershed, and better shoreline habitat.
Ruffed grouse in declining phase of population cycle (published July 6, 2026) July 6, 2026
DNR releases survey reports for ruffed grouse, sharp-tailed grouse
Apply for special youth deer hunts through Aug. 14; check new ammunition requirements (published July 6, 2026) July 6, 2026
Once again, young people will be able to hunt deer with an adult in a number of state parks during several application-only special youth deer hunts.
Learn from biologists, naturalists as they document wild species at Purrington Prairie near Windom (published July 6, 2026) July 6, 2026
BioBlitz scheduled for July 18

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