DNR news media contacts

Media Inquiries

Contact the Office of Communication and Outreach staff with media inquiries.

Steve Carroll, media supervisor
Phone: 651-259-5342
Email: [email protected]

Office of Communication and Outreach
Phone: 651-259-5619
Email: [email protected]


Regional Information Officers

Northwest Region – Bemidji
Kristi Coughlon

Phone: 218-308-2647
Email: [email protected]

Northeast Region – Grand Rapids
Cheri Zeppelin

Phone: 218-328-8954
Email: [email protected]

Central Region – St. Paul
Steve Carroll

Phone: 651-259-5342
Email: [email protected]

Southern Region – New Ulm
Dan Ruiter

Phone: 507-233-1236
Email: [email protected]

Map of DNR Regions


Divisional Information Officers

Ecological and Water Resources Division
Greg Husak
Phone: 651-259-5132
Email: [email protected] 

Enforcement Division
Joe Albert 
Communications Coordinator
Phone:  651-259-5060
Email:  [email protected]

Enforcement Division
Lisa Dugan

Recreation Safety Outreach Coordinator
Phone: 651-259-5354
Cell: 651-571-6531
Email: [email protected]

Forestry Division
Amy Kay Kerber
651-259-5272
[email protected]

Lands and Minerals Division
Mollie Miller

Phone: (651) 259-5847
Email: [email protected]

Nongame Wildlife Program
Lori Naumann
Phone: 651-259-5148
Email: [email protected] 

Fish and Wildlife Division
Pete Takash
Phone: 651-259-5187
Email: [email protected]

Parks and Trails Division
Deborah Locke

Phone: 651-259-5695
Email: [email protected]