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Minnesota DNR Fisheries’ leader Brad Parsons to retire after 40 years

The Minnesota DNR has begun searching for a new fisheries section manager as Brad Parsons prepares to retire this fall. After 40 years with the DNR, including the past eight as fisheries section manager, Parsons will retire in early September. He said the variety of work and challenges throughout his career made it rewarding to ...

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Spring smallmouth now catch-and-release only on Green Bay

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