The mysterious moose die-off seems to be continuing, according to the DNR's latest surveys. The agency says it will consult with experts and announce a decision on the hunting season in the next few weeks.
The AG's office accused the nonprofit hospital of violating a regulatory agreement.
The 24-year-old was airlifted to a hospital.
The incident follows a string of drownings in Minnesota over the weekend.
The crash happened Sunday afternoon.
JUUT is closed after 35 years at the Hennepin and Lake Street location.
Paul Pfeifer was fatally struck by a motorist on Saturday.
Randy Dobnak's six earned runs was part of a long afternoon.
The former Lynx stars were a key piece of their four WNBA titles.
The incident occurred on Highway 30 near the Rushford Municipal Airport.
The incident is one of several drownings to occur in Minnesota in recent weeks.
The DNR is closing two zones to moose hunters but will allow limited bull-hunting in others. The agency has been reviewing the rules as the moose population continues to fall. The state is issuing fewer than 90 permits this year.
The DNR says it's considering a limited hunting and trapping season this year. The agency says it's trying to ensure the species' long-term survival while also addressing conflicts between wolves and humans. The announcement comes shortly after the federal government said it will remove the gray wolf from the endangered species list.
The agency says it will have to make cuts that outdoors enthusiasts will surely notice. Among those cuts could be upkeep to hunting paths, fish surveys and deer habitat.
Wildlife officials say they're reaching their population goals for deer, but the agency plans to revisit those targets as hunters report they're not seeing the number of deer they've seen in the past. The DNR says hunters bagged 192,300 deer last year. That's down from the peak, 290,000, in 2003.
Minnesota takes over management of its 3,000 gray wolves from the federal government on Friday. The DNR suggests a lottery system to award wolf hunting licenses.
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