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MN Fishing Opener still on, but Governor's celebration postponed

04/01/2020 09:38 PM

The Minnesota fishing season will still happen on May 9, but the Governor's celebration in Otter Tail County has been postponed to 2021.

DNR Encourages Anglers to Fish in their Community Ahead of Saturday's Trout Opener

Mille Lacs walleye fishing catch-and-release, closed July

DNR: 51 invasive carp in Mississippi River near La Crosse

Judge Fines Michigan Man for Poaching Wisconsin Raptor

Skiers Make their Mark at 46th Annual Birkebeiner

Ready to Race: Hayward Prepares for 46th Annual Birkebeiner

The Itasca Driftskippers are proud of new signs on their trails to help people find their way.

New Signs Helping Snowmobilers in Itasca County

Throughout the two days, hundreds came out to see the five races that took place.

Apostle Island Sled Dog Race Celebrates 25th Year

The elk that died was among a group moved from Kentucky last spring.

Elk Found Dead from Eating Corn in Northern Wisconsin

Infected Deer Traced to Pine County Farm

Artists in Residence Sought for Porcupine Mountains

A winter photo shows the spectacular beauty of Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park.

Lake Superior Declines Less than Normal, Remains Near Record High

Crews to begin dredging Lake Superior harbor

Crews are expected to start removing more copper mining waste rock that threaten an important fish spawning area. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources says dredging in Grand Traverse Harbor should start this week to help protect the spawning habitat for Lake Superior whitefish and lake trout.

Crews worked last month to pull back the original deposit pile of stamp sands at Gay, Michigan from the Lake Superior shoreline.

Minnesota temporarily bans movement of farmed deer over CWD

The Minnesota DNR is banned the movement of all farmed white-tailed deer within the state for 30 days to try to limit the spread of a fatal brain disease. The DNR issued the order after the recent discovery of chronic wasting disease in a deer at a hobby farm in Douglas County.

Minnesota DNR temporarily bans movement of farmed white-tailed deer, hoping to stop the spread of chronic wasting disease.

Making Safety a Priority While Snowmobiling

With the holiday break upon us, there could be more snowmobiles on trails. The Minnesota DNR is encouraging people to make safety a priority.

The DNR is encouraging snowmobile safety as people head into the holiday break.

Newcomers Kill Isle Royale's Oldest Gray Wolf

Officials say the oldest gray wolf at Isle Royale National Park has died. The 12-year-old male apparently was killed by other wolves on the Lake Superior island.

Michigan Governor Vetoes Bill to End Deer Baiting Ban

Area residents found three illegally killed elk in Michigan's Pigeon River State Forest.

3 Elk Illegally Shot in Michigan's Pigeon River State Forest

The MPCA is encouraging anglers to use lead-free tackle this winter.

MPCA: Lead Fishing Tackle Can Harm Wildlife

Amsoil Snocross races happened Friday and Saturday morning but were cancelled after that.

Spirit Mountain Needs $235K from City to Keep Hills Open

Minnesota Put on Notice Over Incidental Trapping of Lynx

Wisconsin Researchers Find Microplastics in Boundary Waters

DNR: Nine-day Gun Deer Harvest Down 25% from 2018

Minnesota DNR Offers Free State Park Entry on Black Friday

104-Year-Old Kills Buck to Become Wisconsin’s Oldest Hunter

Hunters Kill 10 Elk in Wisconsin’s Second Hunt

Wis. DNR Encourages Deer Hunters to Look for Feral Pigs

Michigan Officials Seek Public Tips in Elk Poaching Case

Wisconsin’s 9-day Gun Deer Season to Begin Saturday

Mosquito-Borne Virus Found in Itasca Co. Ruffed Grouse

Former Lawmaker Takes Picture of Rare 3-Antler Deer

More Than 11 Rescued from Upper Red Lake

Hundreds of Waterways Added to List of Impaired Waters

Report Shows Mixed Results on Great Lakes Lamprey Control

Up North

Up North: Deployed Soldiers Step off with Northlanders in Virtual Ruck March

Last Saturday Duluth's 5th annual Nearly Naked Ruck March was hosted virtually, allowing deployed soldiers to join the cause for the first time.

Up North: Fitting for Every Pace, No Excuses Adventures Keeps People Moving

Zilch to 5K and No Excuses Adventures focuses on cutting the stigma around getting back into fitness by offering workout classes fitting for every pace.

Eve Graves coaches a small exercise group on her deck.

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Up North: Deployed Soldiers Step off with Northlanders in Virtual Ruck March

Last Saturday Duluth's 5th annual Nearly Naked Ruck March was hosted virtually, allowing deployed soldiers to join the cause for the first time.

MN Fishing Opener still on, but Governor's celebration postponed

The Minnesota fishing season will still happen on May 9, but the Governor's celebration in Otter Tail County has been postponed to 2021.

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MN Fishing Opener still on, but Governor's celebration postponed