Minnesota considering expansion of bison in state parks

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.
Pat Christman/AP, The Mankato Free Press

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Minnesota officials say it's time to expand the state's bison population to a second state park.

There's already a herd in Blue Mounds State Park in Luverne. Minneopa State Park, five miles west of Mankato, is next on the DNR's list.

Alexander Watson, a regional naturalist in the DNR's New Ulm office, joins The Daily Circuit to discuss the plan.

If you are interested in providing comments on the plan, the DNR will hold an open house at the Blue Earth County Public Library, 100 E. Main St., Mankato, on Tuesday, April 22, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

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