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Minn. Supreme Court won't block wolf hunt
An order signed by Chief Justice Lorie Gildea clears the path for the state's first sanctioned hunt of wolves since they came off the federal endangered list last January.
No more 'scumbag' talk from Ellison vs.Fields
Today on MPR News Update the latest meeting between Rep. Keith Ellison and his Republican challenger, Chris Fields, proves to be more polite than their previous encounter. Also, we ask, "Where's the tea party?" The DNR sells mining leases. And, who's responsible for reporting suspected child abuse?
Minnesota deer hunters are urged to buy their licenses early to avoid long lines and potentially overloading the system.