Warning: Ice is not safe (Released DNR March 9, 2015) With warming temperatures and melting snow, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds everyone that ice conditions on bodies of water are deteriorating quickly in the southern half of the state and will soon be deteriorating in the north. WaterContinue Reading

With such a beautiful weekend in store ya just might be lookin’ for something to do. Great days ahead for a hike, or just about any activity that allows you to get out. Heck, celebrate the SUGAR MOON with some maple syruping!   Maple Syrup Tap-and-Make Events: Celebrate spring inContinue Reading

Forest Service staffer said the proposed land trade is “the first step in a process that will also include a federal purchase of state lands.” Here is the map that shows School Trust Land (Managed by the State MN DNR) within the BWCA that is to be 1. partially soldContinue Reading

Feb. 28 Ice Caves If conditions are right, the ice caves will open! When the ice caves open on Saturday February 28, they will be open every day until ice conditions deteriorate enough to necessitate a closure. The present lake ice conditions will make the walk to the ice cavesContinue Reading

Mille Lacs Lake’s dark house northern pike spearing season ends at sunset on Sunday, Feb. 22, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources said. “There’s been some confusion because an extended ice angling season for pike continues through Sunday, March 29, on Mille Lacs,” said Rick Bruesewitz, DNR Aitkin area fisheriesContinue Reading