How did the loon become Minnesota's state bird?
Lawmakers considered the goldfinch. Kids liked the scarlet tanager best. The whole thing took more than three decades.
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Volunteers can help protect Minnesota’s loon population
A statewide study is being conducted by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to help ensure the continued health of Minnesota’s state bird, the common loon. Boaters, anglers and ...
Minnesota’s elusive pine martens are on the hunt in snowy woods
Sweet-faced and inquisitive, northern Minnesota’s pine martens (also known as American martens) rank among the state’s more ...
DNR issues ice warning for aerated lakes
A press release from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR): The DNR warns ice anglers, snowmobilers, skiers and other outdoor enthusiasts to use caution when going onto any lake ...