Volunteers needed to scout for invasive species

Minnesota is looking for volunteers to join the hundreds of citizens who already have stepped up to help keep an eye out for new infestations of emerald ash borer and other destructive invasive pests.

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DNR Report: Feb. 3

Reports filed Sundays by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources conservation officers.

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With snowfall, aeriel survey of moose in northeastern Minnesota begins

Recent snowfall in northeastern Minnesota has allowed for the start of the 2012 aerial moose survey, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

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Rep. Dill introduces parameters for wolf hunting and trapping season

A wolf hunting and trapping season in Minnesota was one the first issues to be debated in the 2012 Minnesota legislative session. Both the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and Rep. David Dill, DFL-Crane Lake, have introduced potential parameters for gray wolf hunting and trapping seasons that would begin this year.

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Winter Frolic nixed

Like so many other winter events that were scheduled along the North Shore, the annual Two Harbors Winter Frolic celebration has been cancelled this year due to the lack of snow.

2012 John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon cancelled

After long deliberation, the John Beargrease Board of Directors regretfully announced the cancellation of the 2012 race.

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Area couple honored for woodland management work

Private landowners, Lana Jackson and John Rinne, were recently honored for their commitment and contributions to the sustainable management of some of Minnesota’s most important woodlands – its private forests.

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No snow could be bad news Beargrease

The warm and largely snowless winter has Beargrease race officials facing a looming deadline on the fate of this year’s race and mushers doing whatever it takes to prepare for the event.

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Eh? Sorry, it’s snowmobile season

Area snowmobile trails aren’t in much condition for snowmobiles, but the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds ATV riders that they’re off-limits to ATV use entirely.

DNR report: Dec. 23

Reports filed Sundays by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources conservation officers.

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Governor wants swifft action against Asian carp

Minnesota’s battle plan to fight an Asian carp invasion includes multiple barriers to keep them from advancing upstream along the Mississippi River and into most of the state’s waters.

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Calendar Spotlight: Snowshoe workshop

Learn to make a pair of traditional wooden snowshoes during a snowshoe lacing workshop at Gooseberry Falls State Park.

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Bill will order BWCAW land exchange

U.S. Rep. Chip Cravaack, R-North Branch, said last Friday he will introduce legislation ordering the U.S. Forest Service to conduct a land exchange with the state of Minnesota for nearly 87,000 acres of state school trust fund land locked inside the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

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DNR report: Dec. 16

Reports filed Sundays by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources conservation officers.

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State Park online reservation system to shut down during winter months

The Minnesota state parks reservation system is being upgraded and will be temporarily unavailable Dec. 27-Feb. 29, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources said.