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Minnesota DNR recognizes youth for outstanding conservation efforts (published August 29, 2025)
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Commissioner Sarah Strommen and Minnesota Rep. Rick Hansen honored two youths for their outstanding conservation efforts during the annual DNR Commissioner’s Youth Awards event at the Minnesota State Fair,...

Minnesota DNR invites deer hunters to share wildlife observations (published August 28, 2025)
With archery deer season just around the corner on Saturday, Sept. 13, now is an ideal time for hunters to familiarize themselves with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ online log for deer and other wildlife sightings. “We will again...

West Nile virus cases increasing in Minnesota
News Release Aug. 26, 2025 Contact information The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has reported 20 cases of West Nile virus so far in 2025. Two of the affected people have died. Case numbers can vary significantly from year to year due to...

DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Aug. 25 (published August 25, 2025)
Walk-In Access lands open Sept. 1 Walk-In Access areas will be open for public use beginning Monday, Sept. 1, 2025 through May 31, 2026, with the purchase of a $3 Walk-In Access validation. The Walk-In Access program pays landowners to allow...

Updated Release: Southwind Foods, LLC Recalls Frozen Shrimp Because of Possible Health Risk
COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT When a company announces a recall, market withdrawal, or safety alert, the FDA posts the company's announcement as a public service. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company. Read Announcement View Product Photos...

Minnesota communities to benefit from historic $12 million in grants to strengthen urban, community forests (published August 18, 2025)
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is accepting applications for $12 million in grants to help communities plant, maintain and protect trees across the state. The grant offerings are the largest available since the DNR’s urban and...

Starry stonewort confirmed in four Minnesota lakes (published August 21, 2025)
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of the invasive algae starry stonewort in Garfield Lake near Laporte in Hubbard County; Gull Lake one mile west of Tenstrike in Beltrami County; Three Island Lake near Turtle...

Minnesota DNR adds new exhibits and demonstrations to 2025 State Fair lineup (published August 14, 2025)
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ building and surrounding grounds at the Minnesota State Fair (which runs from Aug. 21 to Sept. 1) will feature a new exhibit, demonstrations and activities in addition to popular annual attractions....

Minneapolis Painting Contractor's 20-Year Journey Reflects Twin Cities Housing Evolution
Twin Cities Premium Painting marks 20 years of service, led by owner Jade Erhart, expanding from residential startup to trusted Minneapolis-St. Paul contractor. MINNEAPOLIS, MN, UNITED STATES, August 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Premium...

Environmental Crimes Bulletin - July 2025
View All Environmental Crimes Bulletins In This Issue: Cases by District/Circuit Recently Charged United States v. Carlos Abundez No. 3:25-mj-03726 (Southern District of California) AUSA Jacqueline Jimenez On July 7, 2025, prosecutors filed a...

Attorney General Tong Stops $184 Million Cut to AmeriCorps Service Programs
Press Releases 08/29/2025 Attorney General Tong Stops $184 Million Cut to AmeriCorps Service Programs (Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong today announced the Trump Administration will fully release all withheld AmeriCorps funds,...

Attorney General James Stops Dismantling of AmeriCorps Programs
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James secured a major victory after the federal government resumed funding for AmeriCorps programs that support the work of over 200,000 volunteers nationwide. The resumption of funding is the result of...

Attorney General Tong Notifies Court of Unlawful Revolution Wind Stop Work Order
Press Releases 08/29/2025 Attorney General Tong Notifies Court of Unlawful Revolution Wind Stop Work Order Submits evidence of harm to Connecticut ratepayers, grid reliability and jobs ahead of 9/4 hearing on challenge to Trump executive order...

Rocket Doctor AI Reports First Revenues in Q2, 2025 Following Acquisition
First announced revenue quarter: Q2 2025 revenue of $0.5M, driven by the Rocket Doctor acquisition. Earnings per share for Q2, 2025: ($0.04) per share. Platform scale added: Closed Rocket Doctor Inc. acquisition-platform supports 300+ clinicians...

Minnesota’s Clean Indoor Air Act turns 50
News Release Aug. 6, 2025 Contact information Fifty years ago, Minnesota became the first state to adopt landmark legislation restricting smoking in indoor public places and workspaces. That legislation, the Minnesota Clean Indoor Air Act (MCIAA),...

Easy Environmental Solutions Secures Full Down Payment for First EasyFEN™ Units in Africa
Full down payment on $3.4 million order confirms Kenyan launch Each EasyFEN™ unit designed to deliver $19 million in recurring revenue annually while restoring farmland at scale Production at full capacity in Mankato with public showcase scheduled...

More Minnesota WIC infants are off to a healthy breastfeeding start
News Release Aug. 13, 2025 Contact information The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is seeing an increase in the number of WIC families starting right away with...

American Rebel Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AREB) Announces Agreement with C&L Distributing, Minnesota’s Leading Beer Distributor, Becomes Latest Top-Tier Partner for American Rebel Light Beer
America’s Patriotic Beer - American Rebel Light Expands Distribution Across the Mid-Western USA into Minnesota Nashville, TN, Aug. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Rebel Light Beer (www.americanrebelbeer.com) and American Rebel Beverages, a...

DNR’s Field to Forest Cost-Share Program helps landowners reforest Minnesota (published August 12, 2025)
Private landowners with open lands, such as former pastures or crop fields, can apply for financial assistance to plant trees through Minnesota DNR‘s Field to Forest Cost-Share Program. This program aims to restore tree cover across Minnesota....

Minnesota DNR invites conversation about wildlife (published August 4, 2025)
All wildlife topics welcome in discussions with local wildlife staff Anyone interested in wildlife is invited to chat with Minnesota Department of Natural Resources wildlife managers in local DNR offices across the state from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m....