AM 1240 WJON » State Parks http://wjon.com Thu, 20 Jun 2013 09:52:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 DNR to Test Rifle Training in State Parks http://wjon.com/dnr-to-test-rifle-training-in-state-parks/ http://wjon.com/dnr-to-test-rifle-training-in-state-parks/#comments Thu, 14 Jun 2012 13:34:30 +0000 The Associated Press http://wjon.com/?p=109718 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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]]> http://wjon.com/dnr-to-test-rifle-training-in-state-parks/feed/ 0 State Park Campsites Getting Booked-Up http://wjon.com/state-park-campsites-getting-booked-up/ http://wjon.com/state-park-campsites-getting-booked-up/#comments Thu, 24 May 2012 18:39:33 +0000 Jim Maurice http://wjon.com/?p=103960 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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]]> http://wjon.com/state-park-campsites-getting-booked-up/feed/ 0 Department of Natural Resources, flickr DNR Pleased With Relaunch of Reservations System http://wjon.com/dnr-pleased-with-relaunch-of-reservations-system/ http://wjon.com/dnr-pleased-with-relaunch-of-reservations-system/#comments Thu, 22 Mar 2012 21:44:30 +0000 The Associated Press http://wjon.com/?p=85722 Officials say they're pleased with the relaunch of a troubled campground reservations system for Minnesota state parks.

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]]> http://wjon.com/dnr-pleased-with-relaunch-of-reservations-system/feed/ 0 dougtone, flickr Minnesota Senate Passes Bills to Ease Shutdown Pain http://wjon.com/minnesota-senate-passes-bills-to-ease-shutdown-pain/ http://wjon.com/minnesota-senate-passes-bills-to-ease-shutdown-pain/#comments Thu, 22 Mar 2012 17:47:31 +0000 Abby Faulkner http://wjon.com/?p=85633 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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]]> http://wjon.com/minnesota-senate-passes-bills-to-ease-shutdown-pain/feed/ 0 Getty Images Minnesota DNR Will Resume Taking Camping Reservations http://wjon.com/minnesota-dnr-will-resume-taking-camping-reservations/ http://wjon.com/minnesota-dnr-will-resume-taking-camping-reservations/#comments Tue, 20 Mar 2012 16:52:49 +0000 The Associated Press http://wjon.com/?p=84956 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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]]> http://wjon.com/minnesota-dnr-will-resume-taking-camping-reservations/feed/ 0 dougtone, flickr DNR Offers Take-A-Kid Ice Fishing Weekend http://wjon.com/dnr-offers-take-a-kid-ice-fishing-weekend/ http://wjon.com/dnr-offers-take-a-kid-ice-fishing-weekend/#comments Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:50:37 +0000 Lee Voss http://wjon.com/?p=75841 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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]]> http://wjon.com/dnr-offers-take-a-kid-ice-fishing-weekend/feed/ 0 Hendricks Photos, Flickr DNR Urging You to Get Outdoors New Year's Day http://wjon.com/dnr-urging-you-to-get-outdoors-new-years-day/ http://wjon.com/dnr-urging-you-to-get-outdoors-new-years-day/#comments Tue, 27 Dec 2011 06:01:55 +0000 Lee Voss http://wjon.com/?p=61373 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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]]> http://wjon.com/dnr-urging-you-to-get-outdoors-new-years-day/feed/ 0 Explore The Bruce, Flickr DNR: Make Your Camping Reservations http://wjon.com/dnr-make-your-camping-reservations/ http://wjon.com/dnr-make-your-camping-reservations/#comments Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:44:44 +0000 Jim Maurice http://wjon.com/?p=61351 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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]]> http://wjon.com/dnr-make-your-camping-reservations/feed/ 0 bsabarnowl, Flickr Minnesota State Parks Have Openings Ready for Last-Minute Labor Day Campers http://wjon.com/minnesota-state-parks-have-openings-ready-for-last-minute-labor-day-campers/ http://wjon.com/minnesota-state-parks-have-openings-ready-for-last-minute-labor-day-campers/#comments Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:11:54 +0000 Abby Faulkner http://wjon.com/?p=29031 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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]]> http://wjon.com/minnesota-state-parks-have-openings-ready-for-last-minute-labor-day-campers/feed/ 0 Getty Images DNR Flooded With Calls For State Park Reservations http://wjon.com/dnr-flooded-with-calls-for-state-park-reservations/ http://wjon.com/dnr-flooded-with-calls-for-state-park-reservations/#comments Thu, 28 Jul 2011 10:23:40 +0000 The Associated Press http://wjon.com/?p=23933 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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]]> http://wjon.com/dnr-flooded-with-calls-for-state-park-reservations/feed/ 0 bsabarnowl, Flickr All But 4 Minnesota State Parks Reopen After Shutdown http://wjon.com/all-but-4-minnesota-state-parks-reopen-after-shutdown/ http://wjon.com/all-but-4-minnesota-state-parks-reopen-after-shutdown/#comments Mon, 25 Jul 2011 21:50:58 +0000 The Associated Press http://wjon.com/?p=23552 Minnesota state parks resume taking reservations for campsites and cabins at 8 a.m. Tuesday following the state government shutdown. Due to the expected call volume, the Department of Natural Resources recommends going online at www.stayatmnparks.com. Reservations also can be made by phone at 866-857-2757.

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]]> http://wjon.com/all-but-4-minnesota-state-parks-reopen-after-shutdown/feed/ 0 bsabarnowl, Flickr Stearns County – Our Parks Will Still Be Open http://wjon.com/stearns-county-our-parks-will-still-be-open/ http://wjon.com/stearns-county-our-parks-will-still-be-open/#comments Tue, 28 Jun 2011 19:22:08 +0000 Jim Maurice http://wjon.com/?p=20096 The Stearns County parks will still be open for business, even if the State parks are not. Campsites and camper cabins at Lake Koronis Regional Park near Paynesville are available.

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]]> http://wjon.com/stearns-county-our-parks-will-still-be-open/feed/ 0 Getty Images Families Prepare To Stay Home If State Parks Close [AUDIO] http://wjon.com/families-prepare-to-stay-home-if-state-parks-close-audio/ http://wjon.com/families-prepare-to-stay-home-if-state-parks-close-audio/#comments Mon, 27 Jun 2011 19:18:02 +0000 Jim Maurice http://wjon.com/?p=19881 You'll have to put your next trip to a state park on hold, if the state government shuts down on Friday. All 66 of the state parks and six recreation areas will have to close.

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]]> http://wjon.com/families-prepare-to-stay-home-if-state-parks-close-audio/feed/ 0 Jim Maurice Government Shutdown Would Disrupt Camping Vacations http://wjon.com/government-shutdown-would-disrupt-camping-vacations/ http://wjon.com/government-shutdown-would-disrupt-camping-vacations/#comments Fri, 24 Jun 2011 13:51:35 +0000 The Associated Press http://wjon.com/?p=19552 A government shutdown could disrupt the July Fourth holiday for those planning to use Minnesota's 66 state parks and six recreation areas. More than 3,000 campsites have been reserved in state parks for the holiday weekend.

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]]> http://wjon.com/government-shutdown-would-disrupt-camping-vacations/feed/ 0 Getty Images Minnesota State Parks Offer Free Admission Saturday http://wjon.com/minnesota-state-parks-offer-free-admission-saturday/ http://wjon.com/minnesota-state-parks-offer-free-admission-saturday/#comments Thu, 09 Jun 2011 10:32:14 +0000 The Associated Press http://wjon.com/?p=17717 Minnesota's state parks are offering free admission on Saturday to celebrate National Get Outdoors Day. The Department of Natural Resources will waive the requirement for vehicle permits at all 74 state parks and recreation areas for the day.

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]]> http://wjon.com/minnesota-state-parks-offer-free-admission-saturday/feed/ 0 State Park Campsites Available, But You'd Better Hurry http://wjon.com/state-park-campsites-available-but-youd-better-hurry/ http://wjon.com/state-park-campsites-available-but-youd-better-hurry/#comments Fri, 27 May 2011 13:26:47 +0000 Jim Maurice http://wjon.com/?p=16596 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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]]> http://wjon.com/state-park-campsites-available-but-youd-better-hurry/feed/ 0 Getty Images 'Five Cool Things' To Do This Weekend [VIDEO] http://wjon.com/five-cool-things-to-do-this-weekend/ http://wjon.com/five-cool-things-to-do-this-weekend/#comments Thu, 26 May 2011 20:22:50 +0000 Jim Maurice http://wjon.com/?p=16440 It's Memorial Day weekend! If you're still looking for something to do on this long holiday weekend, Jim Maurice and Abby Faulkner have come up with another list of "Five Cool Things" to do this weekend.

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]]> http://wjon.com/five-cool-things-to-do-this-weekend/feed/ 0 GOP-Backed Bills Cut Minnesota State Park Funding http://wjon.com/gop-backed-bills-cut-minnesota-state-park-funding/ http://wjon.com/gop-backed-bills-cut-minnesota-state-park-funding/#comments Wed, 30 Mar 2011 14:02:19 +0000 Jim Maurice http://wjon.com/?p=11379 A third of Minnesota state parks could see their hours and services reduced under Republican-backed environmental bills approved by the Minnesota House and Senate. DNR officials say up to 10 parks might have to be "mothballed" until state finances improve, if the bills become law.

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]]> http://wjon.com/gop-backed-bills-cut-minnesota-state-park-funding/feed/ 0 Visits To Minnesota State Parks Are On The Rise http://wjon.com/visits-to-minnesota-state-parks-are-on-the-rise/ http://wjon.com/visits-to-minnesota-state-parks-are-on-the-rise/#comments Mon, 14 Feb 2011 11:54:13 +0000 Jim Maurice http://wjon.com/?p=7612 Visits to Minnesota state parks are up, and the Department of Natural Resources is crediting efforts to connect more people to the outdoors. Estimated total visits, based on car counts, were 9.5 million in 2010, up from 8.3 million in 2008.

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