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Deepening drought prompts Minnesota to step up response

Jul 19, 2021 04:53AM ● By Editor

The DNR said it expects another threshold for public water systems that draw from the Mississippi River will be tripped in the coming days as stream flows drop. From Minnesota Public Radio News - July 17, 2021

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Forest Service expands Boundary Waters closure north of Ely amid growing wildfire concerns

Jul 18, 2021 05:41AM ● By Editor

Superior National Forest officials on Saturday night issued a new, much larger temporary closure order for the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness north of Ely amid growing concerns about the threat posed by wildfires burning just across the Canadian border. By Andrew Krueger of Minnesota Public Radio News - July 17, 2021

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Lack of rain creating challenges at boat launches this summer

Jul 16, 2021 11:43AM ● By Editor

From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - July 15, 2021

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Interest in off-roading, boating explodes during pandemic

Jul 15, 2021 05:41AM ● By Editor

Burger said he even had to stop renting power sports equipment because he can’t get his hands on enough machines. By Mark Zdechlik of Minnesota Public Radio News - July 14, 2021

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Hovland Conservation Officer Mary Manning's gun toting bear encounter gets the media's attention

Jul 14, 2021 06:55AM ● By Editor

KARE 11 News says while it sounds bizarre - and slightly humorous - the situation could have proved serious. From KARE 11 News - July 13, 2021

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Video: Dry and hot weather challenging for gardens

Jul 14, 2021 06:31AM ● By Editor

It's been a really hot and dry growing season, and it may have dampened the spirits of some gardeners. From WDIO-TV - July 13, 2021

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Oversized goldfish are taking over a Burnsville lake, causing issues for local fish

Jul 13, 2021 07:45AM ● By Editor

By Jaclyn Diaz from Minnesota Public Radio News - July 13, 2021

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Weekly Conservation Officer Reports

Jul 13, 2021 07:20AM ● By Editor

C.O. Mary Manning (Hovland) reports a camper reported a bear stole a backpack containing his handgun (and several delicious-smelling snacks) from a portage landing and ran off into the woods. They were unable to track and locate the bear or the pack. The officers responded and, after searching the area, located and recovered the partially shredded pack, numerous empty snack wrappers and the undamaged firearm. From the MN DNR - July 12, 2021

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A long road to recovery for Lake Superior fish

Jul 12, 2021 10:04PM ● By Editor

Endocrine disruption reduces in white sucker, but persistent chemicals remain a problem throughout the Great Lakes. By Andrew Blok of Environmental Health News - July 12, 2021

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Funky fish: Gar garners protections from Minnesota lawmakers

Jul 12, 2021 09:39PM ● By Editor

One of Minnesota's oddest, perhaps coolest, and definitely historically underappreciated fish — the gar — is about to get some love. By Dave Orrick, St. Paul Pioneer Press via Minnesota Public Radio News - July 12, 2021

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