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2 premier camping spots in Minnesota won't open overnight

DNR: Fire danger increasing with drier conditions

Wisconsin Gov. Evers requests DNR reopen some state parks, forests with conditions

State agriculture leaders discuss COVID-19 impacts, beef up assistance

MDA Commissioner Thom Petersen spoke to the Minnesota House Agriculture and Food Finance and Policy Division and told lawmakers what the state is doing to help farmers, food producers and food processors during the pandemic ...

FILE - Minnesota House of Representatives members discuss the Alec Smith Insulin Affordability Act on April 14, 2020.

More than 2,000 invasive goldfish removed from lake in Chaska

Last week, staff of the Carver County Water Management Organization removed over 2,000 goldfish that were spawning in Lake Hazeltine. The organization said it is working to remove a large amount of the fish while they are congregating for spawning purposes ...

Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness to be closed through May 4

The decision to close the BWCA was made to stay in alignment with current federal, state and local guidance to ensure social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic ...

Upper Mississippi, lower Missouri rivers top new listing of endangered waterways

American Rivers, in its annual listing, cited increasingly severe flooding driven by climate change on both the Mississippi and Missouri rivers ...

DNR: 2020 egg take operations canceled due to COVID-19

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) said on Tuesday they will cancel its 2020 egg take operations for walleye, northern pike, muskellunge and steelhead because the work cannot be done safely under COVID-19 social distancing guidelines...

Gov. Evers directs Wisconsin DNR to close 40 state parks, recreational areas

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is modifying its state park operations on a case-by-case basis to maintain the safest environment for visitors and staff...

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers addresses a joint session of the Legislature in the Assembly chambers during the Governor's State of the State speech at the state Capitol, Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019, in Madison, Wis.

7.1 million gallons of sewage overflows into Lake Superior

The overflow began Sunday and ended Tuesday morning, according to authorities...

Emerald ash borer confirmed in Mower County

Mower County marks the 23rd Minnesota county to have the emerald ash borer ...

Ice out declared on Lake Minnetonka

According to the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office, ice out on the lake is the official start of boating season ...

Gov. Tim Walz pushes back Governor's Fishing Opener to 2021

Gov. Tim Walz announced he is canceling his official fishing opener event this year and having it pushed back...

Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board issues plea for park users to follow social distancing

"Outdoor recreation opportunities are important for people of all ages during this stressful time," said Al Bangoura, Superintendent of the MPRB ...

Spring burning restrictions begin in Minnesota

Warmer temperatures and drier conditions in the central and east-central part of the state translate to an increased wildfire risk. On Thursday, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced restrictions on open burning in multiple counties...

Fees waived for Wisconsin State Parks and Trails

The Wisconsin DNR said parks, law enforcement and property staff will also continue to provide routine sweeps of state park system properties...

Devil's Doorway at Devils Lake State Park in Wisconsin.

Emerald ash borer discovered in Rice County, state officials say

The discovery of the beetle makes Rice County the 22nd county in the state where emerald ash borer cases have been confirmed ...

Enbridge hires companies to design, build Great Lakes tunnel

Enbridge Inc. said Friday it has hired companies to design and build a disputed oil pipeline tunnel beneath the channel linking Lakes Huron and Michigan, despite pending legal challenges...

In this June 8, 2017, file photo, fresh nuts, bolts and fittings are ready to be added to the east leg of the pipeline near St. Ignace, Mich., as Enbridge prepares to test the east and west sides of the Line 5 pipeline under the Straits of Mackinac in Mackinaw City, Mich.

Minneapolis to host Cross Country Skiing World Cup amidst warmer conditions

Caitlin Gregg, who is competing in the World Cup competition, skied the course Tuesday morning and said the current conditions are great ...

With spring on the way, DNR reminds anglers to remove ice houses before deadline

According to the DNR, if shelters are not removed by the deadline, the owners will be cited and the structures may be confiscated or destroyed...

Bill would make extreme poaching a felony in Minnesota

A bill proposed in the Minnesota House of Representatives would crack down on extreme poachers ...

High water wreaks havoc on Great Lakes, swamping communities

High water is wreaking havoc across the Great Lakes, which are bursting at the seams less than a decade after bottoming out. The sharp turnabout is fueled by the region's wettest period in more than a century that scientists say is likely connected to the warming climate...

In this Jan. 14, 2020, photo, washed up debris accumulates on the beach in Fennville, Mich. High water is wreaking havoc across the Great Lakes, which are bursting at the seams less than a decade after bottoming out. The sharp turnabout is fueled by the region's wettest period in more than a century that scientists say is likely connected to the warming climate. No relief is in sight, as forecasters expect the lakes to remain high well into 2020 and perhaps longer.

2 premier camping spots in Minnesota won't open overnight

DNR: Fire danger increasing with drier conditions

Wisconsin Gov. Evers requests DNR reopen some state parks, forests with conditions

State agriculture leaders discuss COVID-19 impacts, beef up assistance

More than 2,000 invasive goldfish removed from lake in Chaska

Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness to be closed through May 4

Upper Mississippi, lower Missouri rivers top new listing of endangered waterways

DNR: 2020 egg take operations canceled due to COVID-19

Gov. Evers directs Wisconsin DNR to close 40 state parks, recreational areas

7.1 million gallons of sewage overflows into Lake Superior

Emerald ash borer confirmed in Mower County

Ice out declared on Lake Minnetonka

Gov. Tim Walz pushes back Governor's Fishing Opener to 2021

Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board issues plea for park users to follow social distancing

Spring burning restrictions begin in Minnesota

Fees waived for Wisconsin State Parks and Trails

Emerald ash borer discovered in Rice County, state officials say

Enbridge hires companies to design, build Great Lakes tunnel

Minneapolis to host Cross Country Skiing World Cup amidst warmer conditions

With spring on the way, DNR reminds anglers to remove ice houses before deadline

Bill would make extreme poaching a felony in Minnesota

High water wreaks havoc on Great Lakes, swamping communities

Mille Lacs safe walleye harvest level to remain the same as 2019; businesses upset

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