NEWS

Want a job on the outdoor beat? DNR is hiring conservation wardens

Apply by June 9 for open conservation warden positions.

By By DNR Bureau of Law Enforcement , May 21, 2013

WEEKLY DNR ENFORCEMENT REPORT: Spring fishing, wildfires etc.

CO Robert Gorecki (Baudette) said anglers continue to report excellent fishing on Upper Red Lake. Fishing on Lake of the Woods is also good, with most of the lake now ice free.

By Minnesota DNR , May 20, 2013

Gov. Dayton snags a walleye as fishing season opens

Gov. Mark Dayton caught a walleye at 12:25 a.m. Saturday. It was bigger than the other two fish he’s caught on previous openers combined, he said.

By Anna Erickson , May 11, 2013

DNR conducting statewide aerial Canada goose survey

A statewide aerial Canada goose survey began Sunday, May 5.

May 11, 2013

Three reasons to have your soil tested this spring

Did you know that one pound of phosphorus from excessive fertilization can produce anywhere from 300 to 500 pounds of algae if that phosphorus reaches a lake or river?

May 05, 2013

Moose shooed out of Minnesota town

CROOKSTON, Minn. — A moose is no longer on the loose in town here.

By Ryan Bakken , May 04, 2013

Itching to make gardens grow

As snow melts and temperatures rise, local green thumbs have begun itching. “I’ve talked to a lot of people who are anxious,” said Jane Anklam, horticulture and agriculture educator with the University of Wisconsin-Extension. “They’re more ready to grow in the garden than the garden is ready for it.”

By Maria Lockwood , April 30, 2013

Like the beach and birds? Plover monitors needed

The St. Louis River Alliance is looking for people to watch Duluth and Superior beaches along Lake Superior this spring to check for piping plovers, rare birds that officials said they hope begin nesting in the area once again.

By News Tribune staff , April 30, 2013

U of M Tree workshop is Wednesday

WORTHINGTON — University of Minnesota Extension will host a tree assessment workshop from 1:30 to 3 p.m., Wednesday, at the University of Minnesota Extension Regional Center, 1527 Prairie Dr., Worthington.

April 29, 2013

Soil and water conservation efforts take spotlight

It is no secret that natural resources are a big part of what makes living in Minnesota special. Throughout the state, Minnesotans have access to miles of rivers and streams, plentiful lakes and abundant soil resources.

April 28, 2013

Check boat camps, campgrounds before traveling, advises DNR

Before venturing out to campgrounds, trails and public water accesses statewide, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) advises people to check online or call ahead to avoid surprises.

April 28, 2013

Class offers information on Lyme disease

Contrary to popular belief, Lyme disease is not always cured simply by a quick, one-time treatment, but can take months or even years to get rid of.

April 28, 2013

Conservation group to host fundraiser dinner in St. Cloud

The Central Minnesota Chapter of the Ruffed Grouse Society will host its 23rd Annual Conservation and Sportsmen’s Banquet on Monday, May 20 at the Kelly Inn-Best Western, 100 4th Avenue South, St. Cloud, MN, beginning with a social hour at 5:30 p.m. Dinner will be served at 7:30 p.m.

April 27, 2013

Bill to remove NRT member sent

The board created to advise the newly minted Outdoor Heritage Fund for conservation efforts may lose only one of its original board members. After three attempts to remove the three conservation organizations that are specifically listed to be represented on the board — Ducks Unlimited of North Dakota, the North Dakota Natural Resources Trust and the North Dakota chapter of Pheasants Forever — the Natural Resources Trust may be out after asking to be removed, according to Rep. Mike Brandenburg, R-Edgeley.

April 27, 2013

Toxic to pets: Common substances, plants can sicken them

Even a seemingly safe home can become a minefield of toxins for pets, and owners need to take precautions if they want to prevent pet poisoning. “Treat your house like you’re childproofing it,” advised Dr. Dawn Entzminger, who sees about 40 to 50 pet poisonings a year at her practice, Dr. Dawn’s Pet Stop.

By By Kari Lucin, The Jamestown Sun , April 25, 2013