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DNR likes what it sees from changes to campsite reservations; what about campers?

Jun 30, 2018 02:04PM ● By Editor

Any Minnesota camper worth the down in their sleeping bag isn’t concerned about booking a state park campsite for this summer — they’re already making reservations for 2019. Reservations are up overall at state parks; visits elsewhere encouraged. By Jeff Moravec Special to the Star Tribune - June 29, 2018

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Operation Dry Water’ means enhanced BWI enforcement

Jun 30, 2018 09:16AM ● By Editor

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources conservation officers and hundreds of other public safety officers will ramp up patrols for intoxicated boaters this weekend, June 29 to July 1. From MN DNR - June 29, 2018

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Inventions of the north: Mechanical portages have stayed relevant

Jun 29, 2018 02:00PM ● By Editor

They've come to move a lot of things, but the first known mechanical portage was used to move logged timber. By Scott Stowell Special to the Star Tribune JUNE 28, 2018

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DNR urges caution on swollen lakes and rivers

Jun 29, 2018 01:01PM ● By Editor

Anglers, boaters and anyone who recreates on or near areas where recent rainfall has raised water levels should exercise extreme caution – or stay away altogether until the water recedes. From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - June 28, 2018

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Apostle Islands and their famous sea caves offer 'some of the best kayaking in the world'

Jun 29, 2018 10:14AM ● By Editor

The national lakeshore covers 21 of the archipelago's 22 islands, plus a 12-mile stretch of mainland. Madeline Island, the only permanently inhabited island, is not part of the national lakeshore. By Chelsey Lewis of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - June 28, 2018

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'Like paddling into the clouds' at Minnesota's Split Rock Lighthouse State Park

Jun 29, 2018 08:16AM ● By Editor

From the Star Tribune - June 28, 2018

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Boaters and anglers must take steps to prevent aquatic invasive species spread

Jun 28, 2018 08:43PM ● By Editor

From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - June 28, 2018

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Brad Parsons named new DNR Fisheries Chief

Jun 26, 2018 10:13PM ● By Editor

From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - June 26, 2018

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DNR upgrades outdoor recreation maps for mobile devices

Jun 26, 2018 09:28AM ● By Editor

Navigating Minnesota’s woods and waters with a mobile device is now easier than ever with new digital maps available from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Media release from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - June 26, 2018

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Weekly Conservation Officer Reports

Jun 26, 2018 09:12AM ● By Editor

District 6 - Two Harbors Area - from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - June 26, 2018

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