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“The Lower St. Croix Forest Legacy Area in Washington and Anoka counties is one of two new conservation areas in Minnesota recently activated by the U.S. Forest Service,” said Peggy Booth, the DNR’s community assistance

Staff Writer Winona, Minn. Thanks to a rule the DNR is now enforcing, walleye anglers on the Minnesota side of the Mississippi River are changing their angling tactics. The DNR recently banned bait shops from

Matheys said hunters have tried just about everything to kill a pig or two, including using box traps, baiting, hounds, horses, ambushing them, still-hunting, and relying on dumb luck. A rifle seems to be the

The guided bird tour begins at 7 a.m. and will feature birds like the red-eyed vireo and warblers; the wildflower tour begins at 10 a.m. and participants should expect to see flowers such as wild

Although restrictions have been lifted statewide, there still are several localized dry areas in northeastern Minnesota, and Forestry officials may limit the issuance of burning permits in these areas. More information about open burning can

Although no vehicle permit is required to enter state parks during open house, tour fees will be charged on June 6 for tours of Mystery Cave at Forestville, Soudan Underground Mine and Hill Annex Mine.

Field Editor Madelia, Minn. Hiring deer research biologist Marrett Grund is like getting a return on an investment, says his new supervisor, DNR Farmland Research Program leader Dick Kimmel. Grund, 31, who begins work as

LAKE MILLE LACS East – Look for active walleyes on the shallow rocks and points. Windy conditions spike this bite during the day, though the evening hours have been productive as well. Slip bobbers and

Associate Editor St. Paul DNR Fisheries folks in recent days have been posting boat accesses across the state, informing people of proposed special regulations for walleyes, northern pike, crappies, bass, and sunfish. The proposals all