Bison could come to Minneopa State Park

Bison
This March 13 ,2014 photo shows the large prairie area of Minneopa State Park near Mankato, Minn. Minneopa State Park's expansive prairie could become home to a bison herd if approved by the Department of Natural Resources following a public comment period. "If we get bison, it would increase our prairie management efforts (at Minneopa)," said Molly Tranel Nelson, regional resource specialist for parks and trails. "And we want to increase opportunities for visitors. It would allow visitors to have that experience and interpretation, to see a little of what the area looked like prior to settlement." Most importantly, the effort would help expand and protect genetically pure bison.
Pat Christman/AP, The Mankato Free Press