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Volunteers needed in Cook, Lake counties for DNR loon survey

Jun 19, 2020 07:07AM ● By Editor

For the past 20 years, with the assistance of hundreds of volunteer observers, the DNR has gathered information about common loon numbers on more than 600 lakes distributed among six regions, or "index areas,” throughout the state. From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - June 18, 2020

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Howling For Wolves comments on MN DNR survey of Minnesotan Attitudes on Wolves

Jun 18, 2020 05:50PM ● By Editor

Report shows nearly 90% of Minnesotans say it’s important to maintain wolves in Minnesota. Press statement from Howling for Wolves - June 18, 2020

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Weekly Conservation Officer Reports

Jun 17, 2020 04:40PM ● By Editor

District 6 - Two Harbors area - From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - June 16, 2020

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Minnesota Is a Biking Paradise. Here Are the Best Trails to Hit.

Jun 17, 2020 10:12AM ● By Editor

From urban throughways to lakeside vistas. By Katy Spratte Joyce of the thrillist.com - June 16, 2020

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Video: Decades of mining laid ground for world class mountain biking

Jun 16, 2020 05:35AM ● By Editor

Many partners worked on this for years, including the city of Chisholm, Iron Range Resourcse, MDC, IROC, and others. From WDIO-TV - June 16, 2020

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Enjoying Nature on National Nature Photography Day

Jun 15, 2020 07:33PM ● By Editor

A young journalism intern shares his BWCAW experiences - "For me this was more than just a camping trip, it was a life-changing experience that taught me a lesson that I still reflect on to this day." By Tyler Griffith of the Ball State Daily News - June 15, 2020

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Forest Service Chief announces new Regional Forester for Eastern Region

Jun 15, 2020 10:28AM ● By Editor

USDA Forest Service Chief Vicki Christiansen announced today the appointment of Gina Owens as Regional Forester for the Forest Service’s Eastern Region. From the U.S. Forest Service - June 15, 2020

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Video: Re-opened North Shore campgrounds, state parks see busy weekend

Jun 15, 2020 05:48AM ● By Editor

Campgrounds and state parks along the North Shore re-opened Monday. This led to a busy weekend for Minnesotans hoping to make the most of it. By Emily Ness of WDIO-TV - June 14, 2020

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DNR asks public to do their part to combat invasive species

Jun 14, 2020 03:25PM ● By Editor

PlayCleanGo is an outreach program that was started in 2012 with partial funding from the USDA Forest Service and the Minnesota DNR and has since expanded across North America. The goal of the campaign is to “protect valuable natural resources while encouraging folks to enjoy the great outdoors. By Jesse White, Outdoors Columnist, the Mesabi Daily Miner - June 14, 2020

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Tourist outfitters and camps in northwestern Ontario rally on Saturday

Jun 13, 2020 09:30AM ● By Editor

Organizers want to put some faces to tourism and gather support for a relief package. By CBC News · June 12, 2020

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