Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

College students interested in natural resource careers are encouraged to apply for DNR internship opportunities in fisheries, forestry, park operations and more.

The Jan. 28, 2026, meeting will give the public an opportunity to provide feedback on the DNR's proposed changes to the Public Waters Inventory list as part of a statewide update effort.

Three warehouses in Hibbing store core from over 20,000 holes drilled throughout Minnesota, keeping a "natural record" of the state's geology — but the DNR is running out of room.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will accept comment on reducing the statewide daily limit on walleye through March 5, 2026.

The agreement with the Department of Natural Resources ends the agency's enforcement action for that site, though monitoring will continue.

Conservation officers stationed in Bemidji, Benson, Blackduck, Brainerd, Karlstad, Staples and Warroad were recognized for recent lifesaving efforts in Northern Minnesota.

The land in St. Louis, Clearwater, Carlton and Wadena counties has limited opportunities to generate income, prompting the DNR to sell it.

Andy Tri joined the "KAXE Morning Show" to chat about bear behavior. He is the bear project leader with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Forest Wildlife Populations and Research Group.

The walleye population is in "excellent shape," but the winter fishery is so popular, the limit is one lower than it was for open water season.

Currently closed periods would be open for catch-and-release for largemouth and smallmouth bass, creating a continuous, year-round season.