Northwest Minnesota Red Flag Warning is in effect immediately until 7 pm for 18 counties. Strong winds and low humidity = very high fire potential. Be extra cautious with any outdoor activity that can cause heat or sparks. Check mndnr.gov/burnrestrictio…

DNR highlights $20 million investment at Waterville fish hatchery cbsnews.com/minnesota/vide…

Join us at the Minnesota DNR Waterville Hatchery Open House today! Or learn more about the work of the hatchery here…dnr.state.mn.us/areas/fisherie…

#NewsRelease Minnesota DNR invites public comment on Lac qui Parle WMA master plan update: mndnr.gov/news/2024/04/2…

Happy Earth Day, Earthlings! The theme this year is planet vs. plastics, & MN forests are helping out. The forest products industry is working on innovative technologies using sustainable wood fiber in applications from packaging to textiles.

Several counties in NW MN have a Red Flag Warning until 8 pm due to strong wind gusts and low relative humidity. Clay, Kittson, Marshall, Norman, Polk, and Wilkin. Please don't burn. Check mndnr.gov/burnrestrictio… for fire danger and weather.gov for red flag updates

#NewsRelease DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac: mndnr.gov/news/2024/04/2…

#NewsRelease Minnesota DNR volunteers celebrated during National Volunteer Week: mndnr.gov/news/2024/04/2…

Birding by canoe offers a perspective on Minnesota’s birdlife not available to those on foot, and one of the best places to experience this is Swan Lake in Nicollet County. What's on your #bucketlist ? MCVmag tinyurl.com/3rz3npph

Many runners🏃turn to trails in search of peace, solitude and a connection to nature. Find a list of state parks and trails that are tops among runners MCVmag tinyurl.com/ykwd5kne #RunningFree

To honor the work dispatchers do and in recognition of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, Aaron Kahre (far left) and Patty Holt (right right) from DNR Enforcement presented State Patrol Dispatch staff with a print from Turn in Poachers. We salute their service!

Oh so odiferous! With smelly glands and distinctive markings, the skunk is able to avoid predators, allowing it to evolve into the iconic slow, stout, ponderous mustelid we all know and love🦨 Read more about skunks in MCVmag at tinyurl.com/4nw7u4pm 💨

📷: Bill Marchel

Last year over 80 wildfires were caused by equipment and vehicles. Reduce sparks that cause wildfires: make sure tow chains don’t drag on the ground, park on gravel/pavement, and don’t drive on exposed rims or thin brake pads. #WildfirePreventionWeek youtu.be/jYOwnldBtrQ

Smokey Bear has been sharing campfire safety tips for generations: pick a safe spot, keep it small, stay close, drown the coals with water & stir to put out the embers. Feel for heat: If it’s too hot to touch, it’s too hot to leave. #WildfirePreventionWeek youtu.be/ELSWr9oKxBY

What’s the wildfire danger in your area? Stay wildfire aware–at home and while traveling. Check mndnr.gov/burnrestrictio… for current fire danger and burning restrictions across the state. #WildfirePreventionWeek

The forested blufflands of Frontenac State Park in SE MN host an array of migratory songbirds. It is a premier birding area in the state and is known as the warbler capital of Minnesota. Check it out.
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Did you know Backcountry Hunters Backcountry Hunters & Anglers MN picked MN as its first Rendezvous location outside the northern Rockies? Governor Tim Walz Lauren Bennett McGinty and I were honored to welcome this prestigious conservation gathering to MN! Minnesota DNR Explore Minnesota

#NewsRelease Zebra mussels confirmed in Lee Lake in Clay County: mndnr.gov/news/2024/04/1…

#NewsRelease Public invited to tour Waterville State Fish Hatchery: mndnr.gov/news/2024/04/1…

#NewsRelease Firearms safety is key to a successful turkey hunt: mndnr.gov/news/2024/04/1…