State agencies awarded $20 million to 26 projects restoring habitat and river access along PFAS‑impacted waterways in the Twin Cities east metro.

Ramsey's Waterfront opens today with a 17,000-sq-ft plaza, 90 interactive nozzles, shade pavilions and reservable spaces. A new spot for cooling off this summer.

Three Minneapolis beaches were closed after routine tests found E. coli; park officials say recent heavy rain likely carried bacteria into the lakes and no illnesses have been reported.

Saint Paul has opened a survey and advisory meetings to shape a 20–30-year long-range plan for Harriet Island. Officials say community input will guide riverfront investments and events.

Minnesota added Becker, Clearwater, Grant, McLeod and Meeker to its deer feeding and attractant ban, expanding the restriction to 37 counties as officials respond to new CWD detections.

A new quarter-mile riverfront trail has opened in North Minneapolis, offering a preview of parkland and an amphitheater rising on the Upper Harbor site.

Park leaders are weighing whether the Minnehaha off‑leash dog park should be closed or moved after tribes say the land is part of the sacred Coldwater Spring footprint.

Park officials say more than 100 dead fish washed up at Lake Nokomis and warn more may appear. Authorities suspect a bacterial outbreak and the DNR is investigating.

Home camera footage shows a black bear wandering a yard in Edina; the DNR urges residents to secure birdfeeders and report sightings.

The Minnesota DNR will switch to a new electronic licensing system on June 9. Fishing-license sales will pause June 2–8 and anglers may fish license-free during that window.

Saint Paul will mark the opening of a two-mile Downtown Riverwalk next Saturday with music, guided walks and local food.

BEA data show outdoor recreation added $13.9 billion to Minnesota's economy in 2024 and supports nearly 100,000 jobs across the state.

A Dakota‑led nonprofit will begin work in mid‑May to restore about five acres near the Stone Arch Bridge, reintroducing native habitats and a planned 25‑foot cascade.