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Ahead of fishing opener, health officials update fish consumption guidelines

Ahead of fishing opener, health officials update fish consumption guidelines

The new fish consumption guidelines include warnings about eating too much fish caught in northeastern Minnesota lakes and rivers, where fish tend to have higher mercury levels. And the state warns against consuming fish from the Vermillion River, south of the Twin Cities, because of PFAS contamination.
by Dan Kraker

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State audit raises significant concerns about DNR’s new app for hunting and fishing licenses

State audit raises significant concerns about DNR’s new app for hunting and fishing licenses

A state audit outlined several concerns about the rollout of a new app that could simplify the process of buying a hunting, fishing or boating license. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says they are working on the issues and plan to release the app this spring.
by Noah Bloch

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DNR: 75-year-old system of protected lands is the 'heartbeat' of wildlife conservation

DNR: 75-year-old system of protected lands is the 'heartbeat' of wildlife conservation

Wildlife Management Areas emerged from a movement in the 1950s to conserve wetlands after many were drained or filled for agriculture. There are now about 1,500 of these protected areas in a variety of habitats across the state.
by Emily Bright and Alanna Elder

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Minnesota doctors urge caution on e-bikes and e-scooters, amid increased injuries

Minnesota doctors urge caution on e-bikes and e-scooters, amid increased injuries

Twin Cities doctors say they’re seeing steep rises in injuries from e-bike and e-scooter crashes. They were joined at a news conference Tuesday by the parents of a teenager who died from injuries suffered in an e-scooter crash.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Sign of spring: Lake Minnetonka declared open water for 2026

Sign of spring: Lake Minnetonka declared open water for 2026

The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office Water Patrol and the conservation nonprofit Freshwater declared open water on the Twin Cities’ largest lake.
by Seth Richardson

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There are gaps in Minnesota's flood forecast network. Could AI help? 

There are gaps in Minnesota's flood forecast network. Could AI help? 

A new model developed by a U of M researcher that blends artificial intelligence with more traditional forecasting techniques could bring flood forecasts to many parts of the state that lack them.
by Dan Kraker

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As winters warm, Minnesotans grapple with climate grief

As winters warm, Minnesotans grapple with climate grief

Winters in Minnesota are warming faster than any other season. That’s jeopardizing seasonal traditions in the state — and mental health experts say that takes a toll on mental health.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Minnesota moose population holds steady despite warming winters, other threats

Minnesota moose population holds steady despite warming winters, other threats

The most recent population survey by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and tribal partners found there are an estimated 4,470 moose in the state, which continues a long stabilizing trend after the moose population crashed about 15 years ago.
by Dan Kraker

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Tapping into the science of maple syrup

Tapping into the science of maple syrup

What makes sap start running in late winter? And how do you tap a tree without harming it? MPR News host Angela Davis talks about the science behind maple syrup.
by Angela Davis and Cari Dwyer

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