Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

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.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources miscalculated mining revenue distributions, disbursing money that should have gone to a statewide education fund.

The stated goal of the series is to help landowners create healthy, resilient forests, even after severe weather events.

The nursery has a strong supply of oak seedlings this year, offering landowners a chance to grow one of Minnesota’s majestic trees, and more than 20 other native coniferous and deciduous tree species.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is recruiting members of various advisory groups, with terms to start in 2026, with a goal of reflecting various perspectives.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is taking feedback on experimental and special fishing regulations for Rabideau, Sand, Platte and Rainy lakes through Sept. 30, 2025.

The Itasca County Soil and Water Conservation District contacted the DNR after finding the invasive species on multiple samplers.

The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Division of Resource Management announced the finding on Sept. 15, 2025. Nearby Leech Lake has been infested since 2016.