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Recreational netting for whitefish and tullibee opens Friday, Oct. 9, on designated lakes that are less susceptible to sudden changes that impact water temperature, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

Minnesota is a global leader in water technology innovation according to a new report released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) and the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board. The report found that job growth in the Minnesota water technology industry was three times faster than overall state employment during the last decade and that it employed more than 13,500 workers in 2014.

The $21 million renovation of the St. Louis County Government Services Center – the largest building project in the County’s history – is now finished. To celebrate the completion of this nearly two-year project and the convenience it will provide to citizens seeking County services, the County Board will join with project partners to host a ribbon cutting and open house on Tuesday, September 15, beginning at 1 p.m. The ceremony, which will include a blessing of the building, will take place on the plaza outside the Government Services Center (GSC) at 320 West 2nd Street in Duluth

Cities, counties, local and statewide businesses and labor groups, transportation leaders and newspaper editorial boards from across California are supporting the administration's plan to fix the state's roads, bridges, public transportation and trade corridors with permanent and sustainable revenue and sensible reforms. Here's what they're saying:

Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Board of Water and Soil Resources, Council on Asian-Pacific Minnesotans, Council on Minnesotans of African Heritage, Metropolitan Area Water Supply Advisory Committee, Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs, Minnesota State Council on Disability, and the School Trust Lands Director.

U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken, along with Representative Collin Peterson, today announced that the Department of Transportation has awarded the Crookston Municipal Kirkwood Field Airport $40,399 for infrastructure improvements

U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken, along with Representative Collin Peterson, today announced that the Department of Transportation has awarded the Hawley Municipal Airport $186,477 for infrastructure improvements

U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken, along with Representative Collin Peterson, today announced that the Department of Transportation has awarded the Detroit Lakes – Wething Field Airport $266,268 for infrastructure improvements.

U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken, along with Representative Collin Peterson, today announced that the Department of Transportation has awarded the Detroit Lakes – Wething Field Airport $266,268 for infrastructure improvements

U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken, along with Representative Collin Peterson, today announced that the Department of Transportation has awarded the Baudette International Airport $246,026 for infrastructure improvements

The Department of Natural Resources has been partnering with local governments such as counties and cities to increase the number of watercraft inspectors at public water accesses in Minnesota. Inspectors are an important component in the effort to protect state waters from aquatic invasive species

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is reaching out to feedlot operators and owners of livestock operations to help them determine their needs and comply with water use requirements

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar made a stop in Marshall Wednesday during her Connecting Minnesota tour focused on improving workforce development and expanding access to broadband in rural areas. City leaders met with Klobuchar at the Southwest Minnesota Regional Airport to discuss the region's infrastructure needs.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is encouraging rural homeowners to become “Firewise” to reduce the risks of wildfires to their homes. “Now is an excellent time to evaluate and take home wildfire prevention steps while homeowners are clearing woodlots, cutting firewood or removing downed or dying trees from around their homes,” said Linda Gormanson, DNR wildfire prevention supervisor.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is hosting two public meetings in August to present and take comments on the Straight River Groundwater Management Area draft plan. The plan describes actions the DNR will take over the next five years in the proposed groundwater management area.