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Latest DNR Information

DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Aug. 3 (published August 3, 2026) August 3, 2026
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife and habitat management.
Lake levels impacted by persistent drought (published August 3, 2026) August 3, 2026
North-central Minnesota experiencing “storage drought.”
Minnesota DNR invites conversation about wildlife (published August 3, 2026) August 3, 2026
All wildlife topics welcome in discussions with local wildlife staff.
Longtime shooting sports advocate is DNR’s 2025 volunteer firearms safety instructor of the year (published August 3, 2026) August 3, 2026
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has named Grand Rapids resident Kraig Kiger the 2025 volunteer firearms safety instructor of the year.
Minnesota DNR receives notice of proposed changes to NorthMet Project (published July 29, 2026) July 29, 2026
Agency will determine whether a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement is required for the mining project.
Minnesota DNR accepting comments on environmental review documents for proposed Cedar Lake Manoomin Restoration Project (published July 28, 2026) July 28, 2026
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is accepting comments from July 28 until Aug. 27 on an environmental assessment worksheet related to the proposed Cedar Lake Manoomin Restoration Project, located in Carlton County.
Minnesota DNR launches new online tools for updated State Wildlife Action Plan (published July 28, 2026) July 28, 2026
Online resources include new data viewer.
Minnesota DNR accepting comments on environmental review documents for the Mile Post 7 west ridge railroad relocation, dam progressions and stream mitigation project (published July 28, 2026) July 28, 2026
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is accepting comments from July 28 until Aug. 27 on an environmental assessment worksheet related to the proposed Mile Post 7 project, located in Lake County.
Minnesota DNR seeks public input on Leech Lake Fisheries Management Plan (published July 27, 2026) July 27, 2026
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites people interested in Leech Lake fisheries management to share their thoughts on a draft update of the fisheries management plan for the lake.
Minnesota hunting regulations available for 2026 seasons (published July 27, 2026) July 27, 2026
Hunters will find major updates to electronic licensing, deer seasons and waterfowl regulations.

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