Minnesota Dnr | Audacy

A new and historic land deal is expanding Minnesota's natural spaces A five-year effort secured another 16,000 acres of forest land across 10 northern counties for public use

December 10, 2025
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
Gov. Walz activates state law enforcement personnel to assist Minneapolis police following Wednesday's mass shooting “No child should go to school apprehensive of danger, of losing a classmate, of gunshots during prayer"

August 28, 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
Man driving on I-35W north of the Twin Cities shot in the leg by a group that was target shooting Three men firing at targets said to be cooperating with the investigation by the Chisago County Sherriff's Office

August 8, 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