Minnesota DNR News Feed

The latest News releases from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Web Site.

  1. Woman injured by black bear near Nisswa (published May 27, 2023)

    A woman was treated and released from the hospital after being injured by a black bear near Nisswa early Friday morning.

  2. Fort Snelling State Park to reopen May 27 (published May 26, 2023)

    After closure due to flooding, Fort Snelling State Park will reopen to the public on Saturday, May 27.

  3. Water levels dropped at Canisteo Mine Pit in Itasca County (published May 26, 2023)

    Water levels in the Canisteo Legacy Mine Pit have dropped from 1,311 to 1,309.07 feet since the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources began contingency pumping last December.

  4. With long holiday weekend on tap, safety is key (published May 24, 2023)

    Minnesota’s summer boating season is about to kick into high gear. While anglers and paddlers have been on the water for weeks, Memorial Day weekend represents the traditional start of the recreational boating season, when waterways come alive with all sorts of users.

  5. Be BearWise this summer while recreating outdoors (published May 22, 2023)

    The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds hikers, campers and others recreating outdoors to be aware of bears and learn how to prevent conflicts.