Department Of Natural Resources | Audacy

Deer hunters are being asked to play a significant role in helping find missing persons "One clue could be found in spaces that are normally not inhabited, where it can make a difference"

November 12, 2025
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz among those taking to the woods in this year's deer hunting opener The statewide firearms season opens Saturday and runs through Nov. 23

November 7, 2025
Governor’s Pheasant Hunting Opener starts Friday in Ortonville with eyes on a strong harvest "We're actually up about 20% over the 10 year average," says DNR Commissioner Sarah Stromen

October 9, 2025
Fall Leaf Seekers Beware: crowds and full parking lots await at Minnesota state parks The Minnesota DNR says expect significant crowds if you're taking a weekend trip to see those peak fall colors

October 6, 2025
A popular lake at William O'Brien State Park is empty, and it happened by accident The man-made lake had a valve "stuck open" say the Minnesota DNR, who add it could take weeks to refill

August 11, 2025
A warning ahead of the 4th of July weekend: Drunk boating is drunk driving says the DNR "If you're under the influence and operating a boat or vehicle, we will find you"

July 3, 2025
Permit Required: New law goes into effect in Minnesota next week requiring some people to have a watercraft permit Anyone born 2004 or later needs to have an permit to operate a boat or jet ski with more age restrictions coming

June 25, 2025
Smoke from Canadian wildfires eases Wednesday - but don't get used to it

June 4, 2025
Northeastern Minnesota wildfires 80% contained says Governor Walz - but weather could complicate things Hot and dry conditions are coming back to the area which the National Weather Service says could persist

May 29, 2025
Safety on boats this Memorial Day weekend is crucial with cool water temperatures Minnesota DNR is asking boaters to stay sober and make sure life jackets are close-by and worn by children

May 23, 2025