Changes coming to Minnesota deer opener

Thousands of hunters are expected to head to the woods Saturday for Minnesota’s deer opener. In areas where chronic wasting disease has been found in wild deer, the state is launching a new dumpster program for the disposal of carcasses.

That program nearly fell apart before it even started. MPR News reporter John Enger gave an update and shares other deer hunting news.

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