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Minnesota DNR recommends changes to native ‘rough fish’ management
Agency proposes to revise how the state approaches long-overlooked fish species, from research to harvest limits.
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Afton State Park Phenology, December 22, 2023 – January 4, 2024
Birds come and go with the season, snow shows tracks, and a spruce spotlight.
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Minnesota DNR enhances protection for turtles
Two changes that enhance protection for Minnesota’s native turtles will go into effect Jan. 1.
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Citizen sturgeon scientists help study St. Croix’s special fish
Tagging hundreds of fish, volunteer anglers provide priceless data as feds consider conservation options.
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Deer hunters crossing river raise questions about legality and logistics
Hunting party ran afoul of firearm transportation laws and avoided other trouble by not getting a deer.
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Afton State Park Phenology, Nov. 10 to Nov. 23
Turkey time, squirrel coloration, sleeping snakes, and bur oak notes.
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A fun run under a covered sun
Friends of Wild River State Park hosts Otter Trotter 5K during eclipse.
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Minnesota DNR accepting comments on final environmental impact statement for Grindstone River Dam removal project
Removing dam would improve safety and remove barriers to fish movement — and drain a small reservoir.
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St. Croix watershed enters drought warning phase in Minnesota
Recent conditions caused state to enact rules to limit some commercial water usage.


