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Fire Danger Prompts Minnesota Campfire Restrictions

By The Associated Press October 7, 2011

Hot, dry weather is prompting campfire restrictions across Minnesota. DNR Commissioner Tom Landwehr has ordered restrictions on open burning as of midnight Thursday.

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Minnesota Pheasant Numbers Down For This Fall’s Hunt

By The Associated Press September 7, 2011

Minnesota hunters can expect a drop in pheasant numbers this fall. The Department of Natural Resources says a harsh winter followed by a wet spring has led to a big decline in the state's pheasant counts.

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Category: Outdoor News, State/Regional News Tags: department of natural resources, pheasants

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Take A Kid Fishing This Weekend, No License Necessary

By Jim Maurice June 9, 2011

This weekend is the annual Take-A-Kid-Fishing weekend in Minnesota. Adults can fish without a license, if they're accompanied by a child age 15 or younger.

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Category: Events, St. Cloud News, State/Regional News Tags: department of natural resources, take a kid fishing

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State Park Campsites Available, But You’d Better Hurry

By Jim Maurice May 27, 2011

If you're planning on camping at one of Minnesota's 72 State Parks, you'd better move fast. The DNR says about 30% of the campsites are nonreservable and are available on e first-come, first-served basis. So, the sooner you can get there today the better.

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Category: St. Cloud News, State/Regional News Tags: department of natural resources, State Parks