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Check for invasive species before buying or selling docks, lifts, boats or other water equipment (published June 23, 2026) June 23, 2026
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds people to check boats and trailers, docks and boat lifts, and all other water-related equipment for aquatic invasive species, especially when buying or selling used equipment.
Find Fourth of July weekend fun at Minnesota state parks and recreation areas (published June 22, 2026) June 22, 2026
Minnesota state parks and recreation areas are great places to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday.
Minnesota DNR adds five counties to deer feeding and attractant ban (published June 22, 2026) June 22, 2026
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has added five counties to a deer feeding and attractant ban to reduce the risk of chronic wasting disease spread, following detections of CWD in wild deer in new areas of the state last year.
Minnesota DNR accepting comments on environmental documents for Crissy Lake Dam modifications (published June 16, 2026) June 16, 2026
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is accepting comments through Tuesday, July 15 on an Environmental Assessment Worksheet for a multi-component project, proposed by the Pomme de Terre River Association, to restore the hydrology and natural habitats of the Pomme de Terre River through Crissy Lake in the city of Morris.
Minnesota state parks and trails’ Junior Ranger program expands with new activity book for kids 9 and up (published June 15, 2026) June 15, 2026
A new Junior Ranger activity book aimed at ages 9 and up is now available at Minnesota state parks and recreation areas.
Application period is open for license to hunt elk in Minnesota (published June 15, 2026) June 15, 2026
Minnesotans wishing to hunt elk have through Tuesday, July 7, to apply for one of 12 elk licenses offered this year by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Record rundown: Anglers catch state record fish (published June 15, 2026) June 15, 2026
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has certified nine new state record fish this spring.
Minnesota DNR seeks input on proposed special fishing regulations (published June 15, 2026) June 15, 2026
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is asking for input on several special fishing regulation proposals.
Red Flag Warning issued for extreme fire risk (published June 14, 2026) June 14, 2026
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for several counties in northeast Minnesota effective today, June 14, from 1 p.m. until 9 p.m. due to extreme fire risk conditions. 
Two new teams join Minnesota DNR’s K9 Unit (published June 11, 2026) June 11, 2026
After several months of intensive training, two new dog/handler teams have earned their detection certification and joined the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ K9 Unit.

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