Joe Albert

Communications @mndnr_ENF. Author, angler and hunter, when not at hockey rink or ball field. Tweets are my own.

[Joe Albert @writerjoealbert]

Paperback books are great stocking stuffers! All three Tony Leach books now available in paperback, just in time for Christmas! https://t.co/YAyFlNN8aS #thriller #mystery #suspense

[C.J. Box @cjboxauthor]

Terrific profile in tomorrow’s Wall Street Journal: https://t.co/r4G07NFfXu

[MN DNR Enforcement @mndnr_ENF]

Congrats to our 18 newest conservation officers, who graduated today from the CO Academy. Now, they'll head to field training with experienced COs till early December. We welcome them to the Enforcement Division, and are sure they will carry on our proud, 137-year tradition.

[MN DNR Enforcement @mndnr_ENF]

We couldn’t be prouder of Grace Zeller, a full-time Enforcement helicopter pilot since 2022. She answered an emergency call while off duty, scrambled to get into the air to get a rescue mission underway, and didn’t think twice about putting the needs of others above her own.

[MN DNR Enforcement @mndnr_ENF]

Sound up!

A few days ago, DNR CO Justin Frisch and retired CO Brad Johnson reunited a loon chick and its parents and sibling on a Cambridge-area lake.

Just another reminder of the awesomeness of nature.

[Joe Albert @writerjoealbert]

Can’t wait. One of the very few authors I’ll put down whatever I’m reading to read!

[Meg Gardiner @MegGardiner1]

TOMORROW. SHADOWHEART 💔

Pre-order:
Amazon: https://t.co/q6eW4vgS20
B&N: https://t.co/PWrpVA48Pz
Apple Books: https://t.co/4h2FA6niiH

[MN DNR Enforcement @mndnr_ENF]

If you have any information on this incident, please call the Turn in Poachers hotline at [phone].

[MN DNR Enforcement @mndnr_ENF]

COs chatted today with hundreds of fifth-grade students in the Alexandria area during Youth Safety Day. This and similar events provide a great opportunity to talk about important safety topics and provide early, positive interactions with law enforcement!
https://t.co/ouYA3fuaDe

[MN DNR Enforcement @mndnr_ENF]

Today’s the day! The application period for our CO Prep program, which requires at least a two-year degree but not a law enforcement background, closes at the end of the day. If you’re an honest, hard-working self-starter, we’d love to hear from you!
https://t.co/saPPVBIGC4

[Joe Albert @writerjoealbert]

@Sam_StuveAEP Great job, guys! And thanks, @Sam_StuveAEP for your great coverage.

[MN DNR Enforcement @mndnr_ENF]

After a conservation officer visited her firearms safety class, Annette Kyllo knew being a CO was what she eventually wanted to do. A few years later, she made it happen. Follow your dreams, kids. And adults – it’s not too late to follow yours, either.

https://t.co/saPPVBIGC4

[Joe Albert @writerjoealbert]

Fun story here on the @mndnr_ENF K9 Unit.

[MN DNR Enforcement @mndnr_ENF]

There was a great story this morning on @espn about our K9 Unit. The dogs and their handlers do great work to protect Minnesota's people and natural resources. The program was an hour long, but here's the segment specific to the @mndnr.

https://t.co/GPil9E38TL

[Joe Albert @writerjoealbert]

A very well-deserving recipient!

[MN DNR Enforcement @mndnr_ENF]

Congrats to Alexandria CO Mitch Lawler on being named 2023 Conservation Officer of the Year!

“Mitch is the epitome of what we look for in a conservation officer and is extremely deserving of this recognition,” said Col. Rodmen Smith, director of the DNR Enforcement Division.

[MN DNR Enforcement @mndnr_ENF]

Looking for a change? We’re hiring.
We’d love to see you at one of two career fairs:
March 6: 5 to 7 p.m. in the cafeteria of DNR Headquarters in St. Paul.
March 8: 5 to 7 p.m. in the amphitheater at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College in Cloquet.
https://t.co/saPPVBIGC4

[MN DNR Enforcement @mndnr_ENF]

Despite the cold, COs are seeing widely varying ice conditions across Minnesota. CO Nick Prachar says everyone should "check all ice for yourself before venturing onto it."

For more on current conditions, and to read about what COs have been up to, see: https://t.co/CWCakU7OFP

[MN DNR Enforcement @mndnr_ENF]

Pay attention to the conditions right now, not the date on the calendar!

[MN DNR Enforcement @mndnr_ENF]

Ice conditions have changed markedly in recent days. In some places, there’s open water. In other areas, conditions are uneven and changing frequently. The forecast looks good, but ice conditions will be poor until there’s a string of cold days.
https://t.co/lQho92Mdqz

[MN DNR Enforcement @mndnr_ENF]

Two 8-point whitetail bucks in southern MN with their antlers locked together got a new lease on life yesterday. Here's video of CO Jamie VanThuyne popping their antlers free and watching them tear off into the woods - apparently none the worse for wear.
https://t.co/cJp0ydnxfP

[MN DNR Enforcement @mndnr_ENF]

COs and personnel from several area agencies rescued dozens of anglers last night from Upper Red Lake after a sheet of ice detached in strong winds, creating about 200 feet of open water. The incident highlights how quickly the ice can change. Thankfully, nobody was injured.

[MN DNR Enforcement @mndnr_ENF]

Great story here from @newsduluth on the DNR Aviation Unit, which is now in its 76th year of protecting Minnesota’s people and natural resources.

[MN DNR Enforcement @mndnr_ENF]

COs and their law enforcement partners have gotten into the holiday spirit in recent days at Shop with a Cop events. Here are COs Annette Kyllo, Mitch Lawler and Felicia Znajda pairing up with kids to do a little shopping and bonding. The smiles on everyone’s faces say it all!