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DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac, May 18 (published May 18, 2026) May 18, 2026
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife and habitat management.
Minnesota DNR: Prioritize safety as recreational boating season kicks off (published May 18, 2026) May 18, 2026
The long Memorial Day weekend marks the traditional start of Minnesota’s boating season, which means the state’s lakes and rivers see increased traffic.
Minnesota DNR seeking public input on draft rules for regulating gas resource development (published May 18, 2026) May 18, 2026
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has published a notice of intent to adopt rules that would regulate gas resource development projects and is inviting the public to comment on these draft rules through July 2, 2026.
Red Flag Warning issued for 54 counties due to extreme fire risk (published May 15, 2026) May 15, 2026
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for 54 counties across northern, central, and parts of southwest Minnesota today, May 15, due to extreme fire risk conditions.
Red Flag Warning issued for extreme fire risk (published May 14, 2026) May 14, 2026
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for 37 counties in parts of northwest, west central, and southwest Minnesota today, May 14, due to extreme fire risk conditions.
State parks, recreation areas and trails offer abundance of recreational opportunities over Memorial Day weekend (published May 14, 2026) May 14, 2026
In preparation for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is highlighting recreation opportunities across the state parks and trails system as well as tips on how to safely plan your trips.
Minnesota DNR upgrades four shore fishing piers in northeast region of the state (published May 14, 2026) May 14, 2026
Anglers looking for shore fishing spots can enjoy four upgraded piers in northeast Minnesota this open water season.
Red Flag Warning issued (published May 12, 2026) May 12, 2026
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for 35 counties in parts of northwest, west central, and southwest Minnesota today, May 12, due to extreme fire risk conditions.
DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac, May 11 (published May 11, 2026) May 11, 2026
Weekly news briefs about fish, wildlife and habitat management.
Reporting fish mortality events helps DNR, other agencies respond as needed (published May 11, 2026) May 11, 2026
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources encourages Minnesotans who see multiple dead fish in one area of a body of water to file a report by using a new online form or calling the state duty officer.

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