Videos about how to get deer tested for chronic wasting disease, how to quarter a deer, how to cape a trophy deer and how to remove lymph nodes from a deer are available on the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources website at mndnr.gov/cwd/videos.html. “We’re informing hunters about what they can do to minimize risk to our wild deer population,” said Lou Cornicelli, … [Read more...] about Videos explain CWD testing and how to quarter and cape a deer
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Deer tests positive for CWD in disease management zone
A deer taken during the opening weekend of archery season in southeastern Minnesota’s disease management zone has tested positive for chronic wasting disease, according to the Department of Natural Resources. A hunter harvested the adult male deer about 1 mile east of Preston in the center of the CWD management zone. Mandatory surveillance is in effect for the area, which is … [Read more...] about Deer tests positive for CWD in disease management zone
CentraCare Earth Day Run Moves to Downtown St. Cloud for 2019
St. Cloud, Minn. – For its 20th anniversary the CentraCare Earth Day Run will move from the St. Cloud State University campus to downtown St. Cloud. Taking place April 19-20, 2019, the event will once again include a half marathon and relay, 5K and 1K kids run. As the area’s largest and most popular running event, the Earth Day Run brings nearly 5,000 participants and an … [Read more...] about CentraCare Earth Day Run Moves to Downtown St. Cloud for 2019
Zebra mussels confirmed in Round Lake in Otter Tail County
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed zebra mussels in Round Lake, located just west of Rush Lake in Otter Tail County. DNR conservation officers confirmed zebra mussels that were found on equipment being removed for the season on Round Lake’s eastern shore. No additional zebra mussels were found during a follow-up search of several other areas of the … [Read more...] about Zebra mussels confirmed in Round Lake in Otter Tail County
Highway 55 Brooten to Regal segments reduced to single lane beginning Oct. 1
ST CLOUD, Minn. – Motorists who travel Highway 55, between Ash Avenue in Brooten, and the Stearns/Kandiyohi county line west of Regal, will encounter delays while segments of the road are reduced to a single lane from sunrise to sunset, up to seven days per week, while crews resurface the road beginning after 7 a.m. Monday, Oct. 1. Flaggers and a pilot car will allow one-way, … [Read more...] about Highway 55 Brooten to Regal segments reduced to single lane beginning Oct. 1