Minnesota Department Of Natural Resources

Ongoing drought conditions across the state have brought increased fire danger. The Minnesota DNR has updated the burning restrictions to now include prohibited campfires in many counties.

The DNR says 52 percent of Minnesota is now experiencing severe drought and 4 percent is in extreme drought, which lead to this action.

Low water levels and prop-wash holes are causing plenty of issues for people trying to get boats into or out of the water. Here are some tips to help area boaters.

This goes into effect Tuesday, July 13, 2021.

4th Of July weekend tends to be a weekend known for drinking and boating, and fatal incidents so it's perfect weekend for increased awareness and enforcement.

Having kids wearing life jackets in Minnesota is not only a best practice, it's the law. It could also score your kids a free Dairy Queen treat from the Minnesota DNR.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is asking for the public's help with stopping the invasive Jumping Worm.

'Tis the season, mayfly season has returned to the region, and the nasty bugs are showing up all over the state and were even spotted on weather radar this morning.

Here's what you can do if you come across a die-off.

Sadly, the number of boating fatalities alone marks the most fatalities at this point of the year in more than a decade.

Boating season is the perfect time to review Minnesota's Child Life Jacket Law and to make sure kids still fit properly into their life jackets.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is hosting another opportunity for everyone to get outside as part of their Free Park Days series.