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Burning Restrictions Lifted in Central MN Counties

Lee Voss — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:39:29 +0000

The DNR has lifted burning restrictions in 32 Minnesota counties because of the recent wet conditions.

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Exotic Carp Species Found in Mississippi North of Sartell Dam

Lee Voss — Tue, 14 May 2013 21:23:28 +0000

An exotic species of carp not found in this part of Minnesota was caught in the Mississippi River by a bow-fisherman.

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Ice Out Altering Minnesota's Fishing Opener

Lee Voss — Tue, 07 May 2013 05:01:35 +0000

If you're planning on heading to northern Minnesota for the fishing opener Saturday, the DNR's Eric Altena says check ahead because there will be many lakes which still have ice on them.

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More Burning Restrictions Start Monday

Lee Voss — Fri, 03 May 2013 05:01:32 +0000

More counties will be added to the list of those with burning restrictions.

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It's Wildfire Prevention Week

Lee Voss — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 05:01:09 +0000

It may not seem like it should be Wildfire Prevention Week just yet, but DNR officials say now is the time to be thinking about preventing them.

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Burning Restrictions Issued for East-Central MN Counties

Lee Voss — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 05:01:22 +0000

UNDATED -- The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is implementing burning restrictions in east-central Minnesota next week.

Despite recent wintry weather, open burning will be restricted in 10 east central Minnesota counties including Sherburne and Wright counties

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WJON News On Demand: Saturday, 2/23/13

Adam Ulbricht — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 13:41:08 +0000

Here's today's WJON News headlines:
National biathlon event begins at Camp Ripley
2013 St. Cloud Boat Show is underdway at Rivers Edge Convention Center
Deadline to remove fish houses is fast approaching
Gov. Mark Dayton hig

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Ice Season Deadliest In Five Years

The Associated Press — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 12:16:34 +0000

This winter was the deadliest in five years for those that ventured onto the ice.

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DNR Reminds Anglers of Deadline to Remove Fish Houses

Lee Voss — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 21:47:40 +0000

The deadline to get your fish house off the ice is fast approaching.

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DNR Seeks Redevelopment Ideas for Fort Property

The Associated Press — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 15:57:16 +0000

Some vacant buildings at one of Minnesota's most historic sites could be getting new life. The state is asking for redevelopment proposals for 32 acres of Fort Snelling's Upper Post.

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Moose Study Gets Underway in Northeastern MN

Lee Voss — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 21:58:50 +0000

New technology in tracking moose has DNR officials hopeful they can get some answers on the high mortality rate of the animals.

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DNR Warns of Changing Ice Conditions

Lee Voss — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 06:01:49 +0000

The Minnesota DNR is asking anyone who plans to head out onto the ice to take some extra precautions.

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DNR Launches Website to Highlight Fatal Bat Disease

Lee Voss — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 22:31:03 +0000

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has set up a new website to bring to light a threat to Minnesota's bat population.

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East Central MN Deer Hunters Urged to Have Deer Checked for CWD

Lee Voss — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 05:01:41 +0000

If you plan on deer hunting in east-central Minnesota when the firearms season opens Saturday, the DNR has a request for you.

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MN Supreme Court Won't Block Wolf Hunt

The Associated Press — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:20:04 +0000

The Minnesota Supreme Court has rejected an effort to block the state's wolf hunting season from opening Nov. 3.

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Minnesota Deer Hunters Encouraged to Get License Early

Lee Voss — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 05:01:38 +0000

The Minnesota DNR is encouraging deer hunters to get their firearms licenses early.

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Drought Strains Minnesota's Water Resources

The Associated Press — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 17:55:50 +0000

Drought conditions are straining Minnesota's water resources, and state officials are urging everyone to adopt water conservation measures.

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Minnesota Pheasant Population Up 68% From 2011

Lee Voss — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 05:01:16 +0000

When hunters head out into the fields Saturday for the start of Minnesota's pheasant hunting season they should find more birds than last year.

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Fall Colors Peaking in Parts of MN

Lee Voss — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 05:01:00 +0000

As warm sunny days give way to cooler nights, we're starting to see Minnesota's leaves reveal those brilliant autumn colors. Here's where to look this weekend and how to track the peak colors.

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Minnesota Wolf Lottery Results Now Available Online

The Associated Press — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 11:21:58 +0000

Hunters and trappers who entered the lottery for licenses in Minnesota's first-ever wolf season can now check online to see if they won. The Department of Natural Resources received more than 23,000 applications for the 6,000 available licenses.

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