Bids must be received before 4:30pm on Thursday, August 13, 2015, for any of the 81 acres for sale in Pine County. The opening of the sealed bids will take place at the DNR Central Office Lobby Conference Room at 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155. The Department ofContinue Reading

It’s still summer! Enjoy the warm nights with all the fabulous nocturnal Minnesota critters: Dragonflies, racoons, bats, loons, wolves, deer, owls and others. AND the Perseid Meteor is back! What?! You just have to stay up late to see that!  *Events FREE unless otherwise mentioned   08/07/15 ———FRIDAY——— Minnesota DragonflyContinue Reading

You’re invited! These activities are planned for late summer into fall and they’re hot — sizzling Minnesota summer hot — and will fill up fast. Don’t miss out!   ———August——— Wildlife Species Clinic: Bear Date: August 6, 2015 Time: 6:30 PM Location: Mora Description: Registration: Call Allen to pre-register atContinue Reading

Due to 30-year record lows in population, the walleye season is closing early tonight at 10 pm to ensure a healthy population next year and in years to come. Gov. Dayton may call a special session yet to address financial aid to businesses impacted by this decision. Tourism and fishingContinue Reading

Gov. Dayton may call a special session if Mille Lacs walleye season closes early. Typically the season runs May to Feb. More details to come by early August. Story HERE. Dayton’s newsroom HERE Featured image: MN DNR Walleye  Continue Reading