...near future. "If the anticipated weather pattern holds, additional counties will be added soon after May 6," said Steve Simmer, DNR fire prevention supervisor. "I anticipate most of the northwestern and central Minnesota will lose the majority...

...have been hard to predict, the DNR anticipates more counties will be included in the restrictions in the near future.Steve Simmer, DNR fire prevention supervisor, said if the anticipated weather pattern holds, additional counties will be added...

...Forestry offices to ask about the need for a permit before burning any brush pile. For more information about burning permits, go to www.mndnr.gov/forestry/fire/questions.html. - Steve Simmer, DNR fire administrative supervisor

...burning permit to burn a brush pile in winter? "During a typical winter a permit wouldn't be necessary," said Steve Simmer, DNR fire administrative supervisor. "But this winter is anything but typical. When there's less than three inches...

...changes will probably affect those who use off-highway vehicles in getting to and from their deer camp or stand," said Steve Simmer, DNR Forest Recreation coordinator. The use of motor vehicles is now different depending on the classification of...

...of the Twin Cities. The state's gas tax provides some funding to maintain designated motor vehicle trails, said Steve Simmer, DNR recreation and lands coordinator. The remaining 90 percent of state forest trails would remain largely open to...

...have been made. "It's well known the DNR received several million dollars in the last legislative session," said Steve Simmer, state forest recreation coordinator. "However, these funds were directed to the Parks and Recreation and Trails...