Department of Natural Resources
Wall Street Journal reports on BWCAW area mining lease changes
https://www.wsj.com/amp/articles/trump-administration-to-grant-mining-leases-that-will-benefit-landlord-of-presidents-daughter-ivanka-trump-1513989674?__twitter_impression=true
September 12 opening set for Lake Vermilion–Soudan Underground Mine State Park campground
The anticipation of the opening, September 12, of the new Vermilion Ridge Campground will be worth the wait. The State of Minnesota has delivered on all that it has promised—a New Minnesota State Park… [Read More]
Lake Vermilion State Park sunset
DNR seeking citizen input on Lake Vermilion management plan update
MONDAY, JULY 17, 2017 —There is an updated draft management plan for northern Minnesota’s Lake Vermilion, and the Department of Natural Resources is seeking input on it beginning Monday, July… [Read More]
Lake Vermilion State Park, July 8, 2017
Cook area (south of Lake Vermilion) gold til survey data released
APRIL 27, 2017 — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has released new data from a geologic study report on part of the Vermilion Lake Gold Fields. Lake Vermilion… [Read More]
Lake Vermilion tops list of new DNR offerings
MARCH 2, 2017 — A variety of new experiences await visitors to Minnesota state parks and trails in 2017. For example, you can: • Explore two new campgrounds opening this… [Read More]
February 28 DNR Conservation Officer reports
District 5 – Eveleth area FEBRUARY 28, 2017 — CO John Velsvaag (Cook) checked anglers and a few snowmobilers this past week. Trail conditions for snowmobiles, including lakes, are very… [Read More]
Weekly reports from Conservation Officers
District 5 – Eveleth area FEBRUARY 21, 2017 — CO John Velsvaag (Cook) checked snowmobilers and anglers this past week. Snowmobiling conditions were great and fishing was slow overall. CO… [Read More]
Owners of resorts, campgrounds and rental businesses required to take aquatic invasive species training
FEBRUARY 16, 2017 — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering aquatic invasive species training to owners of lake service provider businesses, so they can legally work in… [Read More]