Minn. Issues 2012 Waterfowl Hunting Regulations
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has issued its annual handbook of waterfowl regulations for the upcoming hunting season.
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has issued its annual handbook of waterfowl regulations for the upcoming hunting season.
Opponents of the upcoming gray wolf hunt plan to protest on Thursday outside the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources headquarters in St. Paul.
Visitors to Minneopa State Park will have reduced views of the park's twin waterfalls while a 90-year-old bridge between them is rebuilt.
Bear hunters looking to get a license for the season ahead that haven't already purchased one have their chance on Monday.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says high temperatures may be contributing to fish kills in lakes around the state.
If you're looking to take your boat out on a Minneapolis lake this weekend, be prepared to have it inspected before you hit the water.
Gov. Mark Dayton announced recently that "State Water Trails Day" is this coming Saturday. His goal is to raise awareness for paddling and boating opportunities throughout Minnesota.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources said Tuesday that Jay Cooke State Park has been closed indefinitely and camping and lodging reservations have been canceled through October.
Starting this weekend, it's going to get a lot more expensive for Minnesota boaters if they're caught with invasive species.
Minnesota's annual Take-A-Kid Fishing weekend opens Friday -- the weekend when adults can fish without a license while accompanying a child younger than 16.
Two kayakers swept up in the fast-moving Mississippi River were rescued after they became stranded on an island on Monday.
A panel of top state officials has approved the sale of 77 mineral rights leases to four companies that want to prospect for copper, nickel and other valuable metals in scenic northeastern Minnesota.
A 39-year-old Otsego man is facing up to a year in jail and up to a $3,000 fine after a conservation officer caught the angler with more than 400 fish, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says tours will resume Saturday at Soudan Underground Mine State Park near Tower.
Minnesota is releasing details about its plans for the state's first regulated wolf hunting and trapping season. The wolf season will start Nov. 3 when the firearms deer season opens.
As the drought recedes and the landscape greens up, the Department of Natural Resources is lifting burning restrictions in more Minnesota counties.
Coming on the heels of the driest autumn on record and a mild winter, the recent rains are just what we've needed, according to Climatologist Greg Spoden.
A Minnesota Senate panel will look at whether to open the fishing season a week early.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources plans to auction a collection of hunting and fishing equipment it confiscated for serious game violations.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources released new walleye regulations that could have an impact on this year's fishing season for one of the state's most popular lakes.
The State Legislature is talking about moving the opening date from May 12 to May 5 due in part to our warm spring. This could make anglers, businesses and mothers pretty happy.
Officials say Minnesota's troubled new state park reservations system is now fully up and running.
Officials say they're pleased with the relaunch of a troubled campground reservations system for Minnesota state parks.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has been sued by three associations representing Lake Bavaria, Christmas Lake and Lotus Lake in Carver County over failing to stop the spread of zebra mussels , officials said Wednesday.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking citizen input on three hunting and trapping issues at a series of public meetings this winter.
The Jordan Police Department describes Rylee Anderson as 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighing 134 pounds. Her hair is blonde and she has blue eyes.
The Supreme Court cleared the way for Alabama to use a House map that is more favorable to Republicans, despite a lower court finding that the plan intentionally discriminated against Black voters.
Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter known for Disney movie hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," has died at age 75.
A year ago this week, it all came together for Emma Kvant, with state titles in the 200 and 400 meter races, setting a state record in the latter.
For years, it was all hands on deck; a business model buoyed by a bevy of free time that sent sales surging in a way never before seen. But as Minnesota enters lake season, outdoor sales for boats, jet skis and more have almost dropped anchor.
The Jordan Police Department describes Rylee Anderson as 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighing 134 pounds. Her hair is blonde and she has blue eyes.
A year ago this week, it all came together for Emma Kvant, with state titles in the 200 and 400 meter races, setting a state record in the latter.
For years, it was all hands on deck; a business model buoyed by a bevy of free time that sent sales surging in a way never before seen. But as Minnesota enters lake season, outdoor sales for boats, jet skis and more have almost dropped anchor.
Friends of his worry this could have been a hate crime. Gabriel Arrazola Perez was a Latino and proud member of the LGBTQ community.
Three children and one adult are hospitalized after a school bus crashed into a building Tuesday afternoon on the campus of Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota.
For years, it was all hands on deck; a business model buoyed by a bevy of free time that sent sales surging in a way never before seen. But as Minnesota enters lake season, outdoor sales for boats, jet skis and more have almost dropped anchor.
Jackson Drum plans to attend a program at Rutgers University this summer to help students with spinal cord injuries learn how to live more independently before college.
Parents of Minnesota's most vulnerable children say lawmakers let them down, and now they're going to extremes to fight an insurance company that's denying coverage.
The U.S. Forest Service says the fire is located in the Superior National Forest northwest of the North Arm of the Burntside Lake area, approximately eight miles northwest of Ely.
Five men are facing charges in a multi-month investigation of a "large-scale" methamphetamine trafficking organization, the Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force said on Monday.
A Minnesota man was arrested in Wisconsin Saturday afternoon for allegedly driving under the influence with four children inside his car, officials say.
A driver went airborne during a high-speed police chase in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, after fleeing a traffic stop.
Fifty beagles rescued from animal testing in Wisconsin are set to arrive in Minnesota Thursday.
A 100-mile stretch of Mississippi River towns is hosting its annual 100 Mile Garage Sale this weekend, drawing shoppers and sellers from across the region and beyond.
Minnesota animal rescues are stepping up to take in dogs from a Wisconsin research facility accused of animal abuse.
On the Lake Harriet shoreline in Minneapolis Saturday evening, dozens of children picked up a fishing rod for the first time.
Hours after the announcement, community members were eager to learn more about the one challenged with leading the most scrutinized police department in the country.
Created by Freedom Reads, a nonprofit organization in Connecticut, the Inside Literary Prize is the first major U.S. book award decided exclusively by incarcerated readers.
A 23-year-old man from Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, faces a criminal vehicular homicide charge after prosecutors say he hit and killed a person on a highway, then fled.
Quincy Street isn't just at the center of Art-A-Whirl, it's at the heart of the Arts District in northeast Minneapolis. The road itself, however, is falling apart. And the only thing bumpier than the exposed brick is the reaction to the city's plans to fix it.
The Supreme Court cleared the way for Alabama to use a House map that is more favorable to Republicans, despite a lower court finding that the plan intentionally discriminated against Black voters.
A week after Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara resigned amid scandal, Mayor Jacob Frey has named Bill Peterson his interim replacement.
"We are not moving forward with the fund. Period," Blanche told House lawmakers.
GOP House Speaker Lisa Demuth previously said she'd honor her party's choice.
Prosecutors have accused Cole Allen of attempting to assassinate the president when he allegedly attacked the White House Correspondents' Dinner on April 25.
For years, it was all hands on deck; a business model buoyed by a bevy of free time that sent sales surging in a way never before seen. But as Minnesota enters lake season, outdoor sales for boats, jet skis and more have almost dropped anchor.
Jester Concepts' Monday announcement noted that Borough will mark its remaining five weeks of service through June 27 with events celebrating the restaurant's history, and it encouraged customers to reserve tables during the final weeks.
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has issued a consumer advisory for four products produced by Milkjam Creamery, an ice cream shop in Minneapolis, due to "the potential presence of metal fragments," the state agency said.
Parents of Minnesota's most vulnerable children say lawmakers let them down, and now they're going to extremes to fight an insurance company that's denying coverage.
Despite the recent dip, AAA said gas prices are still about a $1.15 more per gallon than a year ago. And the price of airfare has gone up more than 20%.
The Republican Party of Minnesota says party leadership did not support a moment of silence for Derek Chauvin held at its endorsement convention, while Attorney General Keith Ellison called the action deeply troubling and an act of cruelty to George Floyd's family.
A motorcyclist is seriously injured and under arrest after leading authorities on a chase through the Twin Cities that ended in a T-bone crash Tuesday morning, officials said.
A homicide investigation is underway after a person was found shot to death inside a car parked along the Mississippi River in Minneapolis.
Authorities in Iowa are investigating the fatal shootings of six people they believe were killed by a relative who took his own life when confronted by police.
An individual has been arrested in a hit-and-run crash in Maplewood, Minnesota, that left a 37-year-old man seriously injured on Saturday night, officials said.
Parents of Minnesota's most vulnerable children say lawmakers let them down, and now they're going to extremes to fight an insurance company that's denying coverage.
In 2021, Sarah Siedschlag was diagnosed with breast cancer after finishing a marathon the week before.
It's safe to say the Land of 10,000 Lakes offers some of the best summer weather in the country, but oppressive heat and smoke — particularly in recent years — can have negative impacts.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz went to Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis Wednesday to talk about how the state is going to help the hospital financially.
Minnesota has legalized marijuana. Could magic mushrooms be next?
Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter known for Disney movie hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," has died at age 75.
This year's Taste of Minnesota festival will "celebrate Minneapolis' rise as a global food destination" with dozens of dishes, live music and more.
Joe Negri, known to many as Handyman Negri on "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood," has died at the age of 99, just days shy of his 100th birthday.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
A year ago this week, it all came together for Emma Kvant, with state titles in the 200 and 400 meter races, setting a state record in the latter.
Courtney Williams scored 30 points on 13-of-20 shooting, Olivia Miles had 19 points and nine assists and the Minnesota Lynx eased past the Phoenix Mercury 111-77.
The Minnesota Twins have acquired right-handed reliever Justin Lawrence from the Pittsburgh Pirates for cash.
Tristan Gray hit a grand slam in the fourth inning and the Minnesota Twins added four more runs in the fifth on the way to a 9-4 win over the Chicago White Sox on Monday night.
Larry Fitzgerald Sr., the father of Pro Football Hall of Fame receiver Larry Fitzgerald Jr., and a longtime Minnesota journalist, died on Monday, his family said.
After disputes about ballots and concerns about voting totals, businessman Kendall Qualls won the endorsement.
Minnesota's endorsing conventions are over, and the story of the weekend is the upset of House Speaker Lisa Demuth in the GOP governor's race.
Minnesota's election season officially kicks off this week as both major parties hold conventions to endorse candidates for governor and U.S. Senate, with competitive battles on the Republican side and clearer paths for Democrats.
Both parties begin the endorsement process today in Rochester and Duluth, with the August primary just two months away.
Friday, the Democratic and Republican parties begin the process of endorsing nominees for statewide offices.
Minneiska, Minnesota, is a small river town on Highway 61 near the Mississippi River, but at one point it was home to a castle.
The sign is 51 feet tall and 63 feet wide. And when it was built 85 years ago it was one of the largest neon signs in the entire country.
There's a place in Wabasha County, Minnesota, where people go wild for wildflowers.
For nearly 50 years, Farmamerica has been sowing agricultural knowledge near Waseca, Minnesota.
The carillon has 56 bells, and the Mayo Clinic said that makes it one of the largest instruments in the world and the largest instrument in Minnesota.
Cops are cracking down on a popular way to pedal around town.
If you're holding back on spending or worried about losing your job, you are not alone. U.S. consumer sentiment just hit an all-time low this month.
We can't control the prices are the grocery store, but what we can control is how to stretch that hard earned dollar, especially when shopping for fruits and vegetables. So what's the best way to keep fruits and vegetables fresh?
If Minnesota lawmakers won't vote on a bill, why can't the people? That's what Carol from Stillwater wants to know after the gun reform bill never made it to the House floor. In Good Question, Jeff Wagner explains how statewide ballot measures are created.
Dozens of recreational marijuana dispensaries can now be found across Minnesota. Many of them opened last year, but it's still relatively new. And if you've visited dispensaries in other states, the rules can be different.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Tuesday night.
A look at the newest addition to the polar bear population at St. Paul, Minnesota's Como Zoo.
From food shelves to school programs, our team is proud to serve where it matters most.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says it will be a quiet night tonight as we fall back to the lower 60s.
In Minnesota, weather can be all over the place. Here at WCCO, we want to give you what you need to prepare for what's happening next.
The Twin Cities will have a quiet Tuesday night as temperatures fall back into the low 60s, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
The rest of Tuesday will likely be quiet but storms could pop up in western Minnesota on Wednesday, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Mike Augustyniak.
Tuesday will be sunny, with highs in the low 80s. The next couple of days will bring storm chances.
The Minnesota state track meet starts on Thursday. Ren Clayton caught up with one of the big storylines. The St. Michael Albertville sprinter aiming to defend two titles and a state record.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says it will be a quiet night tonight as we fall back to the lower 60s.
For years, it was all hands on deck. An outdoor business model buoyed by a bevy of free time surging sales in a way never before seen. But as we enter lake season, sales for boats, jet skis and more have almost dropped anchor. Adam Duxter steps to the helm to explain why.
New research is giving us a clearer picture of the impact Operation Metro Surge had on jobs in the Twin Cities. Conor Wight has been digging into the numbers and has some of the findings.
It's been over a week and there are still no clues to what happened to 44-year-old Gabriel Arrazola Perez. St. Paul police say his body was found between train tracks on the city's east side. Jason Rantala spoke with friends who are demanding a thorough investigation.