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The Encampment Minerals proposals, one near Hoyt Lakes and the other near Cotton, call for diamond drilling exploratory borings and geological surveys.

Lizz, Mulligan and Jap (Paulson) lakes are all located in the Boundary Waters area. All now have large northern pike populations, making stocking trout ineffective.

An abundance of rainfall has been good for the forest but hard on trees with fungal leaf disease. Trees usually reemerge in the spring unaffected by last year's blight.

The MN Legislature approved the park closure at the Department of Natural Resources' request so mining could resume. A scram mining project could begin in 2025, with approval.

Boating while intoxicated is the leading contributing factor to boating accidents and fatalities, and boaters should use extra caution given high water levels.

The public can attend the open house to discuss the future of motorized and non-motorized trails in the state forest in Aitkin County and share feedback on planning.

Revenue generated on school trust land from mining or logging goes back to Minnesota's public schools, but parcels in the Boundary Waters are protected from these activities.

The invasive algae was confirmed by the Department of Natural Resources after a report from Itasca County staff.

In March the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources expanded its record categories, allowing more anglers to earn a place in the angling history books.

Minnesota's wild rice harvesting season opens Aug. 15. The DNR says some stands are behind schedule in normal development this year, while others suffered because of storms and flooding.

The Minnesota Department of Resources confirmed the aquatic invasive species in Union, First Silver and Heilberger lakes.

The Department of Natural Resources seeks public comments on rule changes for its new electronic licensing system rules for registrations, set to launch next spring.

A lake property owner contacted the DNR after finding several dozen zebra mussels on equipment they were removing from Turtle River Lake for the season.

The project would connect the existing system with communities in Koochiching County, including International Falls, Littlefork, East Koochiching, Rainy Lake and Northwest St. Louis County.

Bear researchers with the Department of Natural Resources and University of Minnesota Duluth hope to fit more bears with radio collars this winter.

The drop is despite the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reporting record high bear encounters elsewhere in the state.

The Minnesota Court of Appeals found the state agency did not have the statutory authority to condition its approval of the plan on the mining company amending another permit.

The Department of Natural Resources said the changes do not have any conservation threats and would reduce hooking mortality.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources honored conservation officers and partners at a February ceremony for the lifesaving actions.

The natural gravity outflow will maintain water levels in the mine pit to prevent overflow into nearby Bovey.