Wild rice conditions are looking good this year in many areas of Minnesota and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is offering tips and a reminder of important regulations restricting harvest to rice stands that are ripe. “While I’m hearing reports of good wild rice in some places this year, the hot and dry conditions that much of the state... READ MORE >
The Oral Health Task Force, a program of the Sawtooth Mountain Clinic has been working for the last 10 years to ensure that every child, youth under age 26 and expectant mothers in Cook County and Grand Portage has access to oral health care, regardless of ability to pay. Since the program’s inception in 2012, the incidence of cavities in... READ MORE >
Do you buy hunting or fishing licenses and wonder how the money is spent? Are you interested in good fiscal stewardship? Participating on a citizen oversight committee for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is a great way to learn more about DNR funding and programs. It also provides an opportunity to provide feedback on budgets and spending that impact... READ MORE >
According to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, as water levels continue to drop due in many areas to drought, boaters are experiencing significant issues with launching and retrieving boats. DNR crews are repairing and extending many boat launch ramps to provide boating opportunities in these low-water conditions. However, little can be done to fix boat ramps on naturally shallow... READ MORE >
Firearm and muzzleloader hunters who want to harvest antlerless deer in a deer permit area designated as antlerless permit lottery this hunting season are reminded they must purchase their license by Thursday, September 9. Hunters who purchase their license before this date are automatically entered into the lottery for the deer permit area or special hunt area they declare. No... READ MORE >
Throughout Minnesota, something other than COVID is threatening our safety, according to John Harrington, Department of Public Safety. Last year more than 1,000 Minnesotans were ticketed for going over 100 mph. Margaret Anderson-Kelliher, Commissioner of MnDOT, says, “It’s time for people to have direct conversations about speeding.” In Cook County this is also an issue, and it’s not just tourists... READ MORE >
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is now accepting applications for two funding opportunities through the Minnesota Lake Superior Coastal Program. The first opportunity is for the STAR (short term action request) grant program, and the second is a grant program for conference and training support. Eligible applicants within the Coastal Program service area include local and tribal governments, non-profit... READ MORE >
To help ensure public safety and protect natural resources, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is activating additional burning restrictions for areas within state jurisdiction in Cook and Lake counties, beginning 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, August 10. Under the additional restrictions, all campfires and recreational fires are banned and the use of welding devices and other torches is prohibited when in... READ MORE >
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites the public to talk with DNR staff about deer on Thursday, August 26, from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. On that day, wildlife managers throughout the state will be available to discuss deer-related topics in local area offices or on the phone. “We are happy to be able to open our doors for... READ MORE >
Isle Royale National Park (NP) is partnering with the Keweenaw Invasive Species Management Area (KISMA) to offer free boat washes at marinas and boat launches in Houghton, Baraga, and Keweenaw Counties this summer. The boat wash events, funded by the National Park Service and Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, are being held to encourage boaters, kayakers, and jet skiers to Clean,... READ MORE >
