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DNR Seeks Public Input on New Lake Vermillion Park

The Associated Press — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 22:26:11 +0000

The Department of Natural Resources is asking for public comment on an environmental study of its plans for developing the new Lake Vermilion State Park and adjacent Soudan Underground Mine State Park in northeastern Minnesota.

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DNR: Last of 3 Eagle Eggs Also Expected to Fail

The Associated Press — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:48:23 +0000

Tens of thousands of viewers have logged onto a live camera trained on an eagle's nest in the Twin Cities, waiting for three eggs to hatch. An eagle still tended to the eggs Thursday, but the state Department of Natural Resources says it appears none of the chicks will hatch.

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Meeting on Mille Lacs Walleyes Draws Big Crowd

The Associated Press — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 16:14:04 +0000

One of Minnesota's most popular fishing lakes is likely to see tight restrictions this summer to help its walleye population recover. Officials from the Department of Natural Resources presented options to a packed meeting Wednesday night of residents and business owners in the Mille Lacs Lake area.

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Prosecutors Charge Ex-DNR Official in Data Breach

The Associated Press — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 18:49:23 +0000

Prosecutors have charged a former Department of Natural Resources official accused of illegally accessing drivers' license data on thousands of Minnesotans. John A. Hunt of Woodbury is charged with six counts, including misconduct by a public employee and unauthorized computer access.

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2012 Was Bad Year for Poachers in Minnesota

The Associated Press — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 11:00:28 +0000

2012 was a bad year for poachers in Minnesota. The Department of Natural Resources says a surge in calls to its Turn In Poachers hotline led to a significant increase in poaching arrests.

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Minnesota Deer Harvest Declines 4 Percent

The Associated Press — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 22:02:34 +0000

Minnesota's deer harvest declined in 2012 but officials say it was a safe season for people who took to the woods. Final numbers released Monday show that Minnesota hunters killed nearly 185,000 deer, down 4 percent from 2011.

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DNR Says Worker Improperly Accessed License Data

The Associated Press — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 17:01:41 +0000

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says it's notifying about 5,000 people after an employee accessed their driving and motor vehicle records without authorization. The agency said in a statement Tuesday that the employee is no longer employed by the DNR. Spokesman Chris Niskanen says he can't elaborate on that.

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DNR to Research Dwindling Minnesota Moose Population

The Associated Press — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 11:19:07 +0000

Minnesota's Department of Natural Resources is launching a moose research project in northeastern Minnesota to determine why the state's population of the animal is declining. DNR officials will hold a St. Paul news conference Friday to unveil what they're calling a first-of-its-kind project.

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Minnesota Closing 1st Wolf Season Thursday Evening

The Associated Press — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 23:10:41 +0000

Minnesota is closing its inaugural wolf hunting and trapping season in the final remaining zone as of Thursday evening. The Department of Natural Resources says hunters and trappers have now registered 181 wolves killed in the northwestern zone.

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DNR: Ice Still Not Safe on Many Area Lakes

Jim Maurice — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 19:26:28 +0000

Our recent snow, and colder temperatures, doesn't mean the ice on area lakes is safe. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is reminding you the ice in many parts of the state is still not thick enough for most activities.

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Minnesota DNR Proposes Update in Moose Status

The Associated Press — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 12:43:46 +0000

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources wants to add moose to the state's endangered species list. The moose population is declining in Minnesota, so the DNR wants to list the animal as a 'species of concern.'

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17 Wolves Taken So Far in Late Minnesota Wolf Season

The Associated Press — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 12:53:06 +0000

Minnesota hunters killed at least 17 wolves during the opening weekend of the late wolf season, where trappers had their first chance at the animals. According to the Department of Natural Resources, seven wolves were taken in the Northeast Zone as of Sunday evening and 10 in the Northwest Zone.

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Minnesota Deer Kill Drops 7 Percent

The Associated Press — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 19:21:52 +0000

Minnesota hunters killed 7 percent fewer deer this firearms season. The Department of Natural Resources says the drop was expected as the DNR increased the number of lottery areas where hunters had to have a permit to shoot a deer without antlers.

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Burning Restriction Remain for St. Cloud, Area Counties

Jim Maurice — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 15:29:15 +0000

The DNR has removed burning and campfire restrictions for parts of Minnesota - but not for us. 18 counties in east-central Minnesota remain under the restrictions. The counties include: Benton, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Scherburne, Stearns, Todd and Wright.

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Minnesotans Asked to Help Reduce Fire Danger

The Associated Press — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 10:06:50 +0000

With fire danger high, Minnesota officials are asking for the public's help in reducing the risk of wildfires. Department of Natural Resources Commissioner Tom Landwehr says Minnesota has "a unique and dangerous combination of fires that are not yet well contained up north," while the southern part of the state has "a serious fire risk."

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DNR: Campfires, Open Burning Restricted Started Sunday

Jim Maurice — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 17:16:38 +0000

Our dry conditions have prompted the state to put some campfire restrictions in place. The Department of Natural Resources will put restrictions on campfires and open burning in 22 counties, starting this Sunday.

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Minnesota Deer Hunting Licenses Now On Sale

The Associated Press — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 15:25:06 +0000

Minnesota deer hunting licenses are now on sale for the coming season. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says hunters who want to hunt in a lottery area must apply by Sept. 6.

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Minnesota Taking Applications For Upcoming Wolf Season

The Associated Press — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 14:53:13 +0000

Minnesota is taking applications for its upcoming wolf hunting and trapping season. The state will award 6,000 licenses by lottery for a statewide target harvest of 400 wolves. The statewide bag limit is one wolf.

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DNR: Eurasian Milfoil Found in Morrison Co. Lake

Jim Maurice — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 18:15:59 +0000

Eurasian Watermilfoil has been found in a Morrison County lake. The Department of Natural Resources says it was discovered growing in several locations in the northwest area in Lake Shamineau, as well as to the east of the public boat access.

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DNR to Test Rifle Training in State Parks

The Associated Press — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 13:34:30 +0000

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources officials are considering holding firearms safety training in state parks. It's to accommodate a growing demand for classes.

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