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Is Douglas County becoming 'bear country?'
ALEXANDRIA — Back in March, the Echo Press brought you a story that began, “When Andy Tri shows you, year by year, the expansion of black bears’ range in Minnesota, you almost expect to look out the window and see one ambling by.” Dr. Andy Tri is the DNR Bear Project Leader with the Minnesota DNR’s Forest Wildlife and Populations Research Group. He’s also a Certified Wildlife Biologist (CWB®). So imagine the Meyer family's surprise when they loo…
Black bear spotted at Natural Bridge State Resort Park
Natural Bridge State Resort Park posted on Facebook that a black bear was spotted on July 1.Park officials are reminding visitors of the following safety tips: Store food properly- use bear-proof containers or lockers Stay on marked trails and hike in groups when possible Make some noise while hiking to avoid surprising wildlife Never approach or feed a bear- give them plenty of space Report sightings to park staff If you see a bear stay calm, b…


Bear spotted in Dodge County
DODGE COUNTY, Minn. — A small adult male bear has been spotted in northeast Dodge County. The Dodge County Sheriff's Office noted the bear is about 125 to 150 pounds. They recommended not approaching or interacting with the bear. The bear "will likely exit the area soon," the sheriff's office said in a Facebook post on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. "The DNR asks that residents take down bird feeders and keep their garbage cans secured on non-garbage da…
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