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Invasive vine not reported in North America since 1958 turns up in central Minnesota

Sep 25, 2020 05:47AM ● By Editor

Rough potato — a type of vining milkweed native to several countries in eastern Asia — was found this summer along the Lake Wobegon Trail in Holdingford, in Stearns County. By Tim Nelson of Minnesota Public Radio News - September 24, 2020

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Red (leaf) alert! Fall colors already peaking in northern Minnesota after recent freezes

Sep 25, 2020 05:40AM ● By Editor

This year’s explosive color progression is ahead of schedule. By Madison Moroder of Minnesota Public Radio News - September 25, 2020

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Weekly Conservation Officer Reports

Sep 23, 2020 05:46AM ● By Editor

District 6 - Two Harbors Area - From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - September 22, 2020

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Dock and lift removal is important time to check for invasive species

Sep 20, 2020 03:22PM ● By Editor

While it’s always important to look for invasive species on boats, docks and other equipment, it is especially important at this time of year. Several new zebra mussel confirmations in recent years were initially reported by people removing docks, boats and boat lifts. From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - September 18, 2020

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Isle Royale National Park Is Best Explored by Water

Sep 20, 2020 06:43AM ● By Editor

The national park’s rugged forests and hiking trails can sometimes outshine the thrills of its pristine Lake Superior waters — until you visit by boat. By Kathleen Ferraro of Travel and Leisure - September 19, 2020

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Good grouse season ahead?

Sep 18, 2020 11:33AM ● By Editor

Dry conditions likely boosted grouse reproduction. Hunters will be on the lookout for ruffed grouse beginning this weekend. By Marshall Helmberger of the Tower Timberjay - September 16, 2020

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Fall colors emerge just in time for the start of autumn

Sep 18, 2020 05:43AM ● By Editor

Tuesday is the first day of autumn, but it’s already feeling like fall. And according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ fall color map, we’re well on our way to what seems to be a promising fall season. By Madison Moroder of Minnesota Public Radio News - September 18, 2020

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DNR invites deer hunters to share their wildlife observations this season

Sep 17, 2020 11:40AM ● By Editor

An online questionnaire will make it easier for Minnesota deer hunters to report wildlife they see during their hunts this year. From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - September 16, 2020

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Video: New documentary film captures successful wolf introduction efforts on Lake Superior’s Isle Royale

Sep 17, 2020 10:20AM ● By Editor

This 23-minute educational documentary chronicles the multiyear work of the National Park Service (NPS) and its partners to restore predation and diversity to the ecosystem of Isle Royale. Watch it here. From the Mining Gazette - September 17, 2020

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Hunters encouraged to collect spruce grouse feathers for genetics study

Sep 16, 2020 01:47PM ● By Editor

Spruce grouse hunters in northern Minnesota’s boreal forests are being asked to voluntarily submit feather samples for a genetics research project being conducted by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources in partnership with the University of Minnesota. From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - September 16, 2020

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