State Parks

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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Despite a glitch in the online reservation system earlier this year, the number of camping reservations at State Parks is up so far this year. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says cabin and campsite reservations are up four-percent for this Saturday, for the Memorial Day weekend.

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Officials say they're pleased with the relaunch of a troubled campground reservations system for Minnesota state parks.

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The Minnesota Senate has passed bills that would keep state parks open and the State Lottery operating in future state government shutdowns.

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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources plans to resume taking camping and lodging reservations for state parks and recreation areas on Thursday.

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The Minnesota DNR is again holding a Take-A-Kid Fishing weekend. It's where you can take a child under the age of 16 ice fishing without needing a license for yourself.

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The Minnesota DNR wants you to get out and enjoy one of our State Parks this winter. On January First, the DNR is joining in a nationwide effort called "First Day" where you are encouraged to get outside and enjoy one of our parks with your family and friends.

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Camping is probably not on your mind today (Friday) as we prepare for Christmas. However, the DNR reminds you that you only have through Monday night to reserve your camping site at a State Park, our you'll have to wait until March.

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For all those last-minute Labor Day camping trip planners out there, good news. The Department of Natural Resources says there are plenty of state park campsites open around the state.

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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reports a record day after the state park reservation system reopened following the state's government shutdown. More than 4,100 camping and lodging reservations were made Tuesday, the first day the reservation system was open after the shutdown.

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