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DNR Enforcement chief on administrative leave

St. Paul – Two top officials in the DNR Enforcement Division are on paid administrative leave as investigations begin regarding a state-supported conservation officer conference in St. Paul last July. Col. Mike Hamm, DNR chief

DNR, auditor review warden conference

St. Paul (AP) – Two state investigations will probe the DNR’s spending and fundraising that helped a game wardens conference turn a profit despite low attendance and weak private fundraising. The Star Tribune reported Monday

Anglers anticipate cool opener

Walker, Minn. – Opener walleye anglers will be dealing with cooler-than-normal water temperatures, late spawn, and possibly ice in a few locations. As for the weather, opening day forecasts have mentioned rain. Reports early this

Ice for walleye opener ’08?

Walker, Minn. – With fishing opener just a week away, the possibility of ice remaining on many lakes in the northern part of the state has become very real. Another round of measurable snow (up

Tribal harvest under way on Mille Lacs

Aitkin, Minn. – With ice still remaining on much of Lake Mille Lacs early this week, questions loomed about the potential for tribal harvest still occurring on the May 10 state walleye opener. Despite ice

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