The DNR will apply herbicide from a helicopter over 15 state forest sites across Northern Minnesota between Aug. 15 and Sept. 15.
The agency said the action will prepare state forest sites for upcoming tree planting and seeding and release established seedlings from competitive vegetation.

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The sites amount to 434 acres in Roseau, Cass, Wadena, Becker, St. Louis, Lake and Pine counties.
All projects have been planned, reviewed and approved following DNR guidelines.
For more information on the project, email reforestation.dnr@state.mn.us.
Dillon Kloehn of Fargo was charged with four felonies and a misdemeanor for the Aug. 8, 2025, incident. Officer Kent Cleveland was placed on leave, which is standard procedure.