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Red Flag Warning issued for 29 counties (published April 23, 2026) April 23, 2026
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for 29 counties in parts of northwest, west central, and southwest Minnesota effective today, April 23, due to extreme fire risk conditions.
Minnesota DNR hosts a public meeting for Mille Lacs Lake fisheries management (published April 23, 2026) April 23, 2026
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resource invites anyone interested in fisheries management of Mille Lacs Lake to an informational meeting on the Thursday evening before fishing opener.
Minnesota DNR to plant nearly 2 million tree seedlings on state land this spring (published April 23, 2026) April 23, 2026
Each year, DNR foresters coordinate tree plantings in state forests, wildlife management areas, state parks, and other DNR-managed lands. This spring, 14 species will be planted on more than 3,000 acres throughout the state, including several varieties of pine, spruce and oak, as well as yellow birch, sugar maple, black walnut and tamarack.
Red Flag Warning extends to additional 27 counties (published April 22, 2026) April 22, 2026
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for an additional 27 counties in Minnesota effective today, April 22, until 8 p.m., due to extreme fire risk conditions.
Red Flag Warning, Fire Weather Watch issued (published April 21, 2026) April 21, 2026
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for 27 counties in southwest Minnesota effective Wednesday, April 22, from noon until 8 p.m. due to extreme fire danger.
Red Flag Warning issued for 66 counties due to extreme fire risk (published April 20, 2026) April 20, 2026
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for 66 counties across Minnesota, effective today, April 20, until 8 p.m., due to extreme fire risk conditions.
Zebra mussels confirmed in Little Cormorant Lake in Becker County (published April 20, 2026) April 20, 2026
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Little Cormorant Lake, near Audubon in Becker County.
Minnesota DNR seeks public input on proposed designated trail revisions in the Zumbro Bottoms Management Unit (published April 20, 2026) April 20, 2026
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources seeks public input on proposed designated trail revisions within the Zumbro Bottoms Management Unit of the Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest in Wabasha County.
Minnesota DNR celebrates volunteers during National Volunteer Week (published April 20, 2026) April 20, 2026
More than 13,500 volunteers helped the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources do everything from monitoring rainfall levels to clearing trails in 2025, according to the annual DNR volunteer report. The DNR is releasing the report in celebration of National Volunteer Week, April 19-25, a time when organizations across the country honor volunteers and recognize the […]
Regional fishing outlooks available from Minnesota DNR in preparation for opener (published April 20, 2026) April 20, 2026
Anglers looking for local fishing information before the Saturday, May 9 fishing opener can check the regional fishing outlooks from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

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