Opening Weekend Brings New CWD Testing Approach for Minnesota Deer Hunters
Minnesota deer hunters will see changes in how chronic wasting disease is monitored during this weekend’s firearms deer season. The DNR is shifting to a new statewide rotational testing program. Statewide Disease Response Coordinator Patrick Hagen:
TODAY'S HEADLINES
Morning Headlines — November 7, 2026
>>GOP House Members Choose Niska as Minority Leader (St. Paul, MN) – Minnesota Republicans have started choosing their leaders for the upcoming legislative session. Friday, House members elected Representative Harry Niska (R-Ramsey) as House Minority Leader. Niska was the House Republican Floor Leader last session. Representative Jim Nash (R-Waconia) was elected as Deputy Minority Leader....
Afternoon Headlines – November 6th, 2026
>>Washington County Shooting Victims Identified (Cottage Grove, MN) – Washington County authorities have identified the two victims found shot to death Wednesday morning in a Cottage Grove park. Law enforcement says 35-year-old Mu Mu and 41-year-old Eh Theyu Thaw were found deceased in Ravine Park early Wednesday morning. The preliminary investigation indicates these...
Morning Headlines — November 7, 2026
>>GOP House Members Choose Niska as Minority Leader (St. Paul, MN) – Minnesota Republicans have started choosing their leaders for the upcoming legislative session. Friday, House members elected Representative Harry Niska (R-Ramsey) as House Minority Leader. Niska was the House Republican Floor Leader last session. Representative Jim Nash (R-Waconia) was elected as Deputy Minority Leader....
Morning Headlines – November 7th, 2026
>>GOP House Members Choose Niska as Minority Leader (St. Paul, MN) – Minnesota Republicans have started choosing their leaders for the upcoming legislative session. Friday, House members elected Representative Harry Niska (R-Ramsey) as House Minority Leader. Niska was the House Republican Floor Leader last session. Representative Jim Nash (R-Waconia) was elected as...
Afternoon Headlines – November 6th, 2026
>>Washington County Shooting Victims Identified (Cottage Grove, MN) – Washington County authorities have identified the two victims found shot to death Wednesday morning in a Cottage Grove park. Law enforcement says 35-year-old Mu Mu and 41-year-old Eh Theyu Thaw were found deceased in Ravine Park early Wednesday morning. The preliminary investigation indicates these...
SPORTS
Gopher men’s hockey falls at home to Wisconsin (AUDIO)
The No. 18/17 Golden Gophers men's hockey team had their six-game unbeaten streak snapped Saturday...
Wild to host girl’s hockey clinic
The National Hockey League’s (NHL) Minnesota Wild, in partnership with Red Baron® Pizza and...
#17 Gopher WBB beats Marquette in Milwaukee on Saturday 87-79 (AUDIO)
The No. 17/18 University of Minnesota women's basketball team (2-0, 0-0 Big Ten) earned an 87-79...
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