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The Minneapolis Park Board voted unanimously Wednesday night to change the name of Lake Calhoun to Bde Maka Ska.
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The Minneapolis Park Board voted unanimously Wednesday night to change the name of Lake Calhoun to Bde Maka Ska.
University of Minnesota scientists and design students are teaming up to make bat houses they hope can help raise awareness about the deadly disease that is wiping them out.
Every few years, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources puts confiscated property up for sale.
A fast-moving grass fire hurt a man trying to burn a pile of leaves in Andover Friday morning. And another fire got away from a homeowner in Inver Grove Heights Friday afternoon.
Millions visit Minnesota's state parks and trails every year, and the Department of Natural Resources now wants to hike park and license fees to keep up with the growing demand.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says a disease that has killed millions of bats has been confirmed in six Minnesota counties.
It's the last day of February, and it was a month to remember. We had record-breaking warm temperatures, and almost nothing in the way of snow.
Many Minnesotans grew up thinking March was our snowiest month. That might have been the case 30 years ago, but snowfalls timing has changed.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says the limit for keeping bass on Mille Lacs Lake will drop by one fish this season.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources' EagleCam could soon be getting a new co-star.
Exotic creatures end up too often in Minnesota's lakes and rivers. There are many examples of local ponds infested with goldfish. Just as concerning are the many marshlands and lakes where invasive plants choke out native vegetation.
Minnesota's fish and wildlife programs are projected to go into the red as soon as next year.
Wildlife managers have found two more deer suspected of being infected with chronic wasting disease near the southeastern Minnesota town of Preston.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is asking a federal judge to allow it to join a lawsuit seeking to delay action on Red River flood diversion project.
A Minnesota sheriff is in trouble for what he did during the deer opener.
According to the Department of Natural Resources, more than 68,000 deer were registered after the first weekend of firearms season.
Kanchic Yang was on Vadnais Lake in Ramsey County on Oct. 10 when he caught a state record white bass.
The firearms season for deer hunting is just a few weeks away, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says hunters are encouraged to get their license early.
Wildlife managers are predicting good hunting when Minnesota's pheasant season opens Saturday.
Signs of fall are slowly creeping in to the metro. There are plenty of places around the state to get a glimpse of the vibrant leaves throughout the season.
Transportation officials are telling drivers in Minnesota to keep an eye out for turtles as the little reptiles cross roadways to get to their winter homes.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed a second infestation of starry stonewort in the state.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says one-deer limits are still in place for much of the state.
Three finalists have been selected to be the potential new look for the Minnesota State Parks and Trails license plate.
Minnesota's legislative auditor says the Department of Natural Resources should develop a formal deer management plan that includes strategies to improve and maintain hunting and wildlife viewing opportunities.
