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Feds want more prairie dogs on North Dakota grasslands
The U.S. Forest Service is looking to increase the animals' population, while also keeping the critters off neighboring private property. The agency is taking comments on prairie dog management through Oct. 5.
What would happen if we burned up all of Earth's fossil fuels?
Scientists used an estimate of how much fossil fuel is left in the ground to do computer simulations and come up with a worst-case scenario.
DNR chief: No guarantees for Mille Lacs winter walleye season
Gov. Dayton wants an ice fishing season for Lake Mille Lacs walleye, but DNR Commissioner Tom Landwehr says he won't decide until he sees the results of a key fall fish survey.
Dayton to demand Mille Lacs open for walleye ice fishing
Dayton left no doubt Thursday that the premier lake would have a winter season after the summer fishing season got suspended early.
We walk in beauty: Finding Minnesota's best fall color
Weather conditions seem to be aligning to make colors burn bright this fall in Minnesota. The DNR has started updating its annual foliage color finder map, meaning the show isn't far behind.