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Starry stonewort confirmed in Spider Lake in Hubbard County (published July 9, 2026) July 9, 2026
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of the invasive algae, starry stonewort, in Spider Lake, near Nevis, in Hubbard County.
Minnesota DNR lowering Lake Henry in Le Sueur County for habitat improvements (published July 9, 2026) July 9, 2026
In support of wildlife while improving habitat quality, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is lowering water levels at Lake Henry in Le Sueur County.
10-year fish monitoring report rates the health of Minnesota’s lakes (published July 6, 2026) July 6, 2026
A new report from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, in partnership with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, documents that healthier lakes tend to have lower phosphorus from runoff or drainage, less disturbance of land in the watershed, and better shoreline habitat.
Ruffed grouse in declining phase of population cycle (published July 6, 2026) July 6, 2026
DNR releases survey reports for ruffed grouse, sharp-tailed grouse
Apply for special youth deer hunts through Aug. 14; check new ammunition requirements (published July 6, 2026) July 6, 2026
Once again, young people will be able to hunt deer with an adult in a number of state parks during several application-only special youth deer hunts.
Learn from biologists, naturalists as they document wild species at Purrington Prairie near Windom (published July 6, 2026) July 6, 2026
BioBlitz scheduled for July 18
DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac, July 2 (published July 2, 2026) July 2, 2026
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife and habitat management.
Minnesota DNR urges boaters to own their wake and keep in mind how activities affect others, the environment (published July 2, 2026) July 2, 2026
As the summer boating season enters its peak with the upcoming Fourth of July holiday weekend, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds boat operators who create a wake to be mindful of the potential risks to other water users and the environment.
Minnesota state parks, trails and forest recreation areas impacted by flooding in southeast Minnesota (published July 2, 2026) July 2, 2026
Due to significant rainfall in recent days, several state parks and trails in the southeast part of Minnesota have been impacted by flooding, making some closures necessary.
3M PFAS settlement project awards announced (published July 1, 2026) July 1, 2026
$20 million awarded for habitat restoration, outdoor recreation projects.

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