The map shows 50-75% of leaves changing in the Iron Range as early as Sept. 24 historically, with most of the northern half of the state deep into fall colors by Oct. 1.

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Tracy Halstensgard, administrator of the Roseau River Watershed District in Roseau, Minnesota, said it was gratifying to receive the award from the DNR. The agency also honored the RRWD as its ...

When chlorophyll is reduced, other color pigments in the leaves begin to show, like yellow and oranges." The DNR’s Fall Color map helps the public track the fall colors across Minnesota.

The Three Rivers Park District says that bears have been spotted in Elm Creek since 2020. The DNR keeps track of these sightings across the state, partnering with national organization BearWise.

Minnesota’s pheasant season opens at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12. Check out the full report and the pheasant hunting prospects map on the Minnesota DNR pheasant hunting page.

The DNR will conduct a webinar for anyone interested in learning more about the department’s project to update Minnesota’s Public Waters Inventory. The webinar will be held from 2-3 p.m. on ...

The DNR says the relatively wet spring and summer of 2024 has been good for the overall health of trees, but the abundance of moisture has also promoted fungal leaf diseases that may reduce the ...