2021 Is Minnesota's Deadliest Boating Season In 16 Years, Says DNR
"We see fatalities unfortunately every year, but this year has just been really eye-opening to see the numbers, it's unfortunate for sure," the DNR's Joe Albert said.
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"We see fatalities unfortunately every year, but this year has just been really eye-opening to see the numbers, it's unfortunate for sure," the DNR's Joe Albert said.
What took foresters 20 years is now possible in less than five, thanks to lidar technology.
This year's historic drought is hurting two of Minnesota most important natural resources: water and trees.
Nature officials in Minnesota have immediately halted the importation and movement of farmed deer in Minnesota.
It's a time of year when there's often little to no heavy humidity, no blustery winds, and no rain to wash out our plans. Some might simply call it fall, but it's something more specific than the year's third season.
A deadly and highly-contagious rabbit disease was detected this month for the first time in Minnesota.
State wildlife officials say two Minnesota deer farms received deer from a Wisconsin farm where chronic wasting disease was reportedly detected last month.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources said Enbridge Energy breached an aquifer during construction of their Line 3 pipeline, causing more than 24 million gallons of groundwater to flow out of it.
Being allowed to keep walleye on Lake Mille Lacs has been a debate in previous years, with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources co-managing the lake with Chippewa bands that have treaty rights.
With recent rains, a number of areas in Minnesota will lift their burning restrictions overnight. However, the Minnesota DNR said that the northeastern tip of Minnesota would remain under Class III burning restrictions.
The drought we've had throughout much of the state could leave us with muted fall colors and shorter peak times, but not everywhere will be a bust. So when and where are the best fall colors this year? Good Question.
Hunting season is just around the corner, but in parts of Minnesota, one bird will be off-limits.
The Greenwood fire has gotten so big the National Weather Service has sent an incident meteorologist who stays on-site for weather support while fighting this fire.
Minnesota officials say mandatory chronic wasting disease testing for deer harvested on opening weekends in certain areas will resume this year.
Officials in northern Minnesota say crews are battling a two-acre fire in Bemidji.
About five years ago, White Nose Syndrome killed off more than 90% of the bat population in many colonies, but now a partnership between the DNR and the National Guard is giving bats a second chance.
The extreme drought up north has led to the most dangerous fire season in decades.
Aitkin, Beltrami, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, Lake of the Woods and St. Louis counties are under a warning until 6 p.m.
More than half the state is under severe or extreme drought conditions, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources' drought monitor.
It's been nine years since drought conditions in Minnesota were this bad.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says the state has entered a "drought warning" phase, as 52% of the state is experiencing severe drought conditions, and 4% is in an extreme drought.
More than 80 firefighters, multiple aircraft and at least five government agencies responded to a wildfire in northern Minnesota Tuesday that authorities are now calling "suspicious."
A family of three bald eagles that were rescued and treated for injuries in what appeared to be an attack by another animal have been released into the wild in eastern Minnesota.
If you're hoping to book a last-minute trip out of town in Minnesota, you have some competition.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is working to slow the effects of climate change in forests along the North Shore.
A United Airlines flight bound for Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport from Chicago diverted to Madison, Wisconsin, on Friday night to address a "security concern with an unruly passenger," the company said.
Rising costs are forcing the organizers of some of the Twin Cities' largest summer festivals to reconsider their cash flow streams, as Twin Cities Irish Fest turns to the community to try to ensure the event survives in years to come.
Bryan Reynolds hit a two-run homer with one out in the ninth inning to give the Pirates a 6-5 victory over the Twins on Friday night.
Nia Coffey scored 20 points and made six 3-pointers, rookie Olivia Miles had 17 points, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Chicago Sky 79-58.
Adam Schwarze, a former Marine, won the Minnesota GOP endorsement for U.S. Senate on Friday, according to his campaign.
Rising costs are forcing the organizers of some of the Twin Cities' largest summer festivals to reconsider their cash flow streams, as Twin Cities Irish Fest turns to the community to try to ensure the event survives in years to come.
Investigators found a man dead, who had been missing since March 11, on Tuesday in a drainage pond in Brooklyn Park. His family told WCCO on Friday that what's being said about their brother does not reflect what they experienced.
Federal charges accuse a southern Minnesota man of using social media and other online avenues to solicit child sexual abuse material from hundreds of minors all over the world.
A suspect in a shooting that left two people wounded on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis Friday morning is in custody, police said.
Thieves are on the prowl once again, prompting police in the Twin Cities to provide a warning on how to protect yourself.
Bones that were found during an excavation in Lake Lillian, Minnesota, on Wednesday may be "archaeological and indigenous," the Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office said.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar's campaign announced Friday that former Fergus Falls Mayor Ben Schierer, a small business owner and rural economic development leader, will join her ticket in the Minnesota governor's race.
A person is in custody after a hit-and-run in Austin, Minnesota seriously injured a 10-year-old riding a bike, police say.
An International Falls, Minnesota, man who is accused of abducting and sexually assaulting a 7-year-old Zimmerman girl now faces federal charges.
A Minnesota school bus driver has pleaded guilty to two counts of possessing child sexual abuse material as part of a proposed deal with prosecutors.
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.
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.
Somali and Muslim leaders in Minnesota played a threatening voicemail at a public gathering Friday, saying businesses in their community are being targeted with messages warning of death.
Here's the latest from the Minnesota GOP and DFL conventions.
Adam Schwarze, a former Marine, won the Minnesota GOP endorsement for U.S. Senate on Friday, according to his campaign.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar's campaign announced Friday that former Fergus Falls Mayor Ben Schierer, a small business owner and rural economic development leader, will join her ticket in the Minnesota governor's race.
Sources say a tentative agreement to extend the ceasefire has been reached between the two countries.
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.
Asia Village, A new Asian-themed marketplace that opened on Friday in Blaine, includes 11 different eateries, a massive place to get groceries and another for skin care products.
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.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says its new "modern and secure" licensing system will launch next month, with fishing and hunting licenses first up.
As Minnesotans get ready for Memorial Day weekend and travel, they're also keeping an eye on gas prices.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
Federal charges accuse a southern Minnesota man of using social media and other online avenues to solicit child sexual abuse material from hundreds of minors all over the world.
A suspect in a shooting that left two people wounded on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis Friday morning is in custody, police said.
An International Falls, Minnesota, man who is accused of abducting and sexually assaulting a 7-year-old Zimmerman girl now faces federal charges.
Ian Roberts, who led Des Moines Public Schools, is likely to be deported to his native Guyana once he serves a 2-year federal prison sentence for citizenship fraud and illegal firearms possession.
Thieves are on the prowl once again, prompting police in the Twin Cities to provide a warning on how to protect yourself.
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?
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
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.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
WWE superstar Tiffany Stratton grew up in Prior Lake, Minnesota, and focused on another sport before becoming a champion in the ring.
Bryan Reynolds hit a two-run homer with one out in the ninth inning to give the Pirates a 6-5 victory over the Twins on Friday night.
Nia Coffey scored 20 points and made six 3-pointers, rookie Olivia Miles had 17 points, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Chicago Sky 79-58.
Blake Brandel has been a Viking for a while, but this offseason, he's making the switch to center.
Davis Martin allowed one run on two hits over six innings to win his sixth straight decision as the Chicago White Sox cruised to a 6-2 win over the Minnesota Twins.
Both QBs spoke to the media this week as the Vikings begin organized team activities, the first real chance for the team to get on to the field together in the offseason.
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.
Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District is the only open district in the state. Incumbent Democrat Angie Craig is leaving the seat to run for the U.S. Senate.
Minnesota's Second Congressional district is a combination of suburbs like Lakeville, as well as smaller cities and farming areas in Scott and Le Sueur Counties — and Republicans say this year is their turn to win it back.
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.
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.
President Trump's idea to save drivers a few dollars at the pump could cost them in the long run.
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.
Summer-like warmth continues to roll on. A few showers are possible today in southwestern Minnesota and highs will hit the low 80s. Meteorologist Adam Del Rosso breaks down the next few days and shares when we could see some actual much needed rain.
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.
NEXT Weather meteorologist Lisa Meadows says temperatures in the Twin Cities will reach the low 80s on Saturday and Sunday.
Saturday will be dry and feature cloudy conditions in the Twin Cities, according to NEXT Weather meteorologist Lisa Meadows. Parts of western Minnesota may see rain on Saturday or Sunday.
NEXT Weather meteorologist Lisa Meadows says high temperatures will be in the 70s and 80s on Saturday across much of Minnesota.
All things train will be rolling into Union Depot next weekend. Organizers stopped by WCCO to let people know what they can expect.
We have great weather to get out and plant some flowers. Minnesota Grown stops by WCCO to share some tips.
Summer-like warmth continues to roll on. A few showers are possible today in southwestern Minnesota and highs will hit the low 80s. Meteorologist Adam Del Rosso breaks down the next few days and shares when we could see some actual much needed rain.
Paisley Park is getting ready for a celebration of Prince ten years after his passing.
Reg Chapman updates on the latest with the war with Iran, DFL and GOP endorsements for upcoming MN elections, and other news headlines.