(MNN)-A late-season chronic wasting disease management hunt started Friday and continues through the weekend in eight deer permit areas in southeastern Minnesota. The DNR’s Erik Hildebrand says there’s been a slight uptick in CWD infections in the state this season. He says we have about a hundred positive confirmed deer and another 16 that are suspect awaiting a confirmation test. Last year Minnesota had a total of 95 confirmed positive hunter-harvested deer. Hildebrand says this weekend is an opportunity for hunters to harvest additional deer and help slow the spread of CWD.
Chiefs Look For Third Straight Victory Against Greyhounds at Marcusen
(KWMN)- The Winona Chiefs (2-1) travel to Austin to face the Greyhounds (3-1) for their first road game of the season. The Chiefs, fresh off their 6-3 victory over the Pine Island Pioneers on Friday, hope to continue their recent stretch of strong of...
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Minnesota wildcat sanctuary's Rio the ocelot turns 27
The Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone celebrated Rio the ocelot's 27th birthday last week. She is believed to be the oldest of her species of wildcat living in human care.
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Pirates hold off Twins 10-9
Jake Mangum went 3 for 4 with his first homer of the season and a go-ahead RBI single after the Pirates blew a six-run lead as Pittsburgh held off the Minnesota Twins 10-9 on Saturday.
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Renowned artist brings public mural to Minneapolis
Mural artist Saype is bringing his "Beyond Walls" project to Minneapolis. It's the mural's first home in the U.S.
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