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Legacy funding bill passes on final day of Minnesota’s ’26 session

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Minnesota legislators passed the Legacy funding bill in both chambers over the weekend as the session wrapped up on Sunday.
Lawmakers reached an agreement Friday on a $191 million appropriations bill that many Capitol operatives just 24 hours earlier believed was dead for 2026. The Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council (LSOHC) appropriations bill passed through the House Ways and Means Committee on a voice vote late Friday afternoon before moving to the House and Senate floors.

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Minnesota Legacy bill finds new life as session deadline looms

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Minnesota legislators reached an agreement Friday on a $191 million Legacy funding bill that many State Capitol operatives just 24 hours earlier thought was dead for 2026.
The Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council (LSOHC) appropriations bill passed through the House Ways and Means Committee on a voice vote late Friday afternoon and is now headed to the House floor.

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If the frogs croak two nights in a row, it’s time for smelt along Minnesota’s North Shore

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The annual smelt run has a dedicated following along the North Shore in Minnesota, with fishermen putting out nets to gather the small fish. In recent years, more people have made their way to the shore for tradition, business, and recreation.
Native to the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, smelt entered the Great Lakes after being accidentally introduced via an inland Michigan lake in 1912 where they had been stocked as forage. Since then, the population has spread across the Great Lakes.

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Browns Creek restoration opens new opportunity for Minnesota trout anglers near Stillwater

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A new angling opportunity is available to residents in Stillwater following restoration efforts along Browns Creek.
The ADA-compliant access allows people with mobility limitations to fish the stream. A commemorative event took place last Friday, May 8 and included trout stocking, with Gov. Tim Walz and DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen releasing several rainbow trout into the creek.

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Minnesota’s LSOHC bill clears Senate Finance Committee, Roseau project delayed

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The Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council appropriations are a step closer to funding projects. During the Senate Finance Committee meeting May 6, the bill moved out of committee and headed to the Senate floor.
The bill, SF 4304, was authored and presented by Sen. Foung Hawj, DFL-St. Paul. During the meeting, lawmakers introduced amendments that sparked discussion on term limits, the hiring process for the executive director and LSOHC recommendations.

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Stillwater hosts Walz on St. Croix River for his final Governor’s Fishing Opener

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For the first time, the Governor’s Fishing Opener was held on the St. Croix River in Stillwater last weekend. The event also marked Gov. Tim Walz’s final time participating.
The annual festivities are a partnership among the Minnesota DNR, Explore Minnesota, and the governor’s office – a tradition has taken place for 78 years.

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New fry study looks to improve survival of stocked walleyes in Minnesota

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Annual Minnesota DNR Fisheries egg take operations are nearing completion, but a new delayed fry study could help shape future walleye management.
Minnesota DNR Fish Production Supervisor Paula Phelps said this year’s operations went smoothly and are nearly finished. All eggs have been placed in hatcheries, with a portion set aside for the delayed fry study.

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13 counties choose to remain shotgun-only for Minnesota’s deer season

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Minnesota’s counties have cast their votes on whether to allow rifles or remain shotgun-only for deer season, and most are allowing rifles this fall.
After the Legislature eliminated the shotgun-only zone for deer hunting in 2025, counties in southern Minnesota were left to decide whether they wanted to remain shotgun-only or allow rifles. That process played out in county board rooms throughout the winter and early this spring.

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Minnesota DNR showcases first phase of state’s new electronic licensing system

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The Minnesota DNR electronic licensing system (ELS) is one step closer to launching for residents across the state.
The DNR hosted a preview last Thursday, April 30 at its headquarters outlining what the first phase of the system will look like when it goes live this summer. Phase one will focus on licensing. During the preview, videos demonstrated how residents will access and use the system.

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