The Minnesota Fishing Opener is this weekend, and area anglers are reminded that some things may be different this year, as new regulations are in place. Nathan Olson of the Minnesota DNR Fisheries Department says one of the biggest changes from last year is that Minnesota now has a year round catch and release bass…
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With the calendar about ready to turn over to may, one thing you’ll be seeing a lot more of are baby animals on the Minnesota landscape. Minnesota DNR Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden says if you do come across a baby animal in the wild or even your yard, it’s best to leave it alone. Again,…
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This Spring, most of Northwest Minnesota will be under a Spring Burning Restriction, which means that people will have to get a permit if they need to burn for a number of reasons. Darren Bundy of the Minnesota DNR Forestry Division explains how Minnesota’s Spring Burning restriction works. Bundy says there are some exceptions that…
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Much of Northwest Minnesota is in a spring burning restriction, and the Minnesota DNR is reminding residents to do their part in preventing wildfires. Darren Bundy of the Minnesota DNR Forestry Division tells us more about Minnesota Spring Burning restrictions, and why its needed. While brush burning is the most common source of wildfires, Bundy…
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The Calendar will be flipping over to April soon, which means that you will start to see an increase in baby/young animals on the Northwest Minnesota landscape. Minnesota DNR Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden says if you do come across a baby animal in the wild, it’s best to leave it alone. People should contact their…
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The State of Minnesota is celebrating the 75th Anniversary of their State Wildlife Management Area program this year. Northwest Area Wildlife Supervisor with the Minnesota DNR Rob Baden says while it may often be taken for granted, the State Wildlife Management Area program is a valuable resource to Minnesotans statewide. You can learn more about…
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Firearms Safety Classroom Class in Barnesville 04/21/2026, Tuesday from 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm 04/23/2026, Thursday from 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm 04/28/2026, Tuesday from 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm 04/30/2026, Thursday from 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm 05/05/2026, Tuesday from 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm 05/07/2026, Thursday from 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm 05/12/2026,…
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Gun safety is a necessity for every Minnesota hunter, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is encouraging area students to get signed up for a gun safety class near them, as this is the time of year when many classes are held across the state. Minnesota DNR Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden tells us more. …
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With winter just about over, deer hunters across Minnesota are looking at the potential impact that our winter weather had on the deer population. Northwest Minnesota Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden says it was another mild winter, which means that you may see an increased amount of deer on the Minnesota landscape. Baden says this low…
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Spring is right around the corner, which means that the Minnesota spring turkey season is fast approaching. Minnesota DNR Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden previews the upcoming season, which is expected to be a great spring for turkey hunters. Baden says the spring season is open to both archery and firearm hunters alike, but there are…
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