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River access and day use area at William O’Brien State Park to reopen
Park manager says renovations are nearly complete and campground, boat launch, day use area, and hiking trails will soon be available again.
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Lower St. Croix River has several regulation updates ahead of 2025 fishing opener
New limits on certain species are intended to be simpler, consistent between Minnesota and Wisconsin, and support a sustainable fishery.
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Minnesota DNR reminds Minnesotans of Tribal rights to harvest fish
Legally protected and regulated harvest usually begins at ice-out.
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Afton State Park phenology, March 21 to 28
Meadowlarks sing of spring on the prairies as skunk cabbage emerges in the woods.
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Afton State Park phenology, March 14th to 20th
The equinox approaches and winter’s grip begins to break.
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St. Croix-area state parks close during special deer hunts
Several Minnesota state parks along the St. Croix River will be closed to all visitors for special deer hunts in November and December.
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Afton State Park phenology, October 11 to 17
Ducks and geese follow the St. Croix south, while other creatures hunker down for the winter.
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Sturgeon Lake public water access is first modernization project using new funding
Minnesota DNR celebrates upgrades to busy boat launch as part of statewide initiative.