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DNR plans changes to protect native rough fish

DNR plans changes to protect native rough fish

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources plans expanded research and regulatory changes to better protect native fish species long overlooked by the agency. The recommendations are part of a new report to the state Legislature on native rough fish conservation.
by Dan Gunderson

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Walz family welcomes a new member, Honey the cat

Walz family welcomes a new member, Honey the cat

Gov. Tim Walz adopts new cat Honey in the aftermath of missing first feline Afton.
by Sam Stroozas

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Feds agree to draft new national recovery plan for gray wolves

Feds agree to draft new national recovery plan for gray wolves

A legal settlement approved by a federal judge requires the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to develop a new national recovery plan for gray wolves.
by Dan Gunderson

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Minnesota farmers want help fending off voracious deer

Minnesota farmers want help fending off voracious deer

Farmers across the state want the Department of Natural Resources to do more to curb damage from large herds of white-tailed deer. A DNR official said it would be difficult for the state to compensate farmers for all wildlife losses. But agency staff are drafting regulatory proposals to address the deer problem that they could unveil during the upcoming legislative session.
by Dan Gunderson

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Large invasive carp catch in Mississippi triggers worry, new calls for deterrent

Large invasive carp catch in Mississippi triggers worry, new calls for deterrent

There's no evidence yet that invasive carp are reproducing in Minnesota. Still, some environmental advocates say the DNR should move quicker to stop invasive carp from establishing a permanent presence here.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Bison herd helps restore Prairie Island community 

Bison herd helps restore Prairie Island community 

An established bison farm will give thousands of pounds of meat this winter to members of the community as tribal nations look for ways to control the production of Indigenous foods. 
by Melissa Olson

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Cougar struck, killed by vehicle near previous sightings in Minneapolis

Cougar struck, killed by vehicle near previous sightings in Minneapolis

While officials have not confirmed it’s the same animal seen earlier in the week in the Lowry Hill neighborhood, the crash happened less than a mile from the previous sightings.
by Peter Cox

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