Dec. 17—As snowmobile riders prepare for the upcoming riding season, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds riders of important dates, safety tips and registration requirements.

MINNESOTA (Valley News Live) - The opening date for Minnesota’s snowmobile trails is December 1, but the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) says most of the state’s trails need ...

DNR's Winter Severity Index only accounts for part of the stress on whitetails. ... "But if you look at a snow-depth map, most of northern Minnesota is covered with at least 18 inches of snow.

For more information, visit the DNR’s ice safety page. The DNR also says recent significant snow events are impacting winter recreation access in state parks and trails in northern Minnesota.

As snowmobile riders prepare for the upcoming riding season, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds riders of important dates, safety tips and registration requirements.