 Governor Walz today celebrated the opening weekend of Minnesota’s firearms deer hunting season in Goodhue County. The Governor was hosted by Dan and Mary Lundell on their private land near Cannon Falls. The Governor then visited a chronic wasting disease (CWD) check station with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Commissioner Sarah Strommen, where hunters brought in their deer to be sampled for CWD.
“Deer season is a special time in Minnesota, whether this is your first hunt or part of a family tradition passed down for generations,” said Governor Walz. “Minnesota is known as a premier deer hunting destination, supporting communities across the state. I always enjoy time in the deer stand and the connection it brings to the outdoors and to one another. I wish all Minnesota deer hunters a safe, enjoyable, and successful season.”
 On Monday, Governor Walz and state Department of Public Safety officials broke ground on a new regional law enforcement facility and forensic laboratory in Mankato. The facility will expand access to investigative, laboratory, and training services for law enforcement agencies throughout southern Minnesota. The facility will save local departments time and resources while improving response times in critical investigations.
“Funding this facility was a top priority last legislative session, and I’m proud of this investment to keep Minnesota one of the safest states in the nation,” said Governor Walz. “By giving law enforcement the tools and technology they need, we’re strengthening our communities’ public safety responses today and ensuring Minnesota remains a safe state for generations to come.”
 On Wednesday, Governor Walz purchased his deer hunting license and participated in a roundtable discussion with hunting and conservation partners ahead of today's Deer Hunting Opener.
“The season opener is a treasured event that brings communities together and connects us with the outdoors,” said Governor Walz. “It was great talking about the economic impact and Minnesota’s reputation as a deer hunting destination with hunters and conservationists.”
Governor Walz released the following statement today.
“November SNAP benefits in Minnesota have been restored.”
“This funding, used by children, seniors, and people with disabilities to pay for food, has been in limbo since October. Restoring this funding took numerous court rulings ordering the Trump Administration to use the money they have set aside – for this very purpose – to feed the hungry.”
“This cruelty serves no one. The dysfunction caused by this administration, at the
expense of real lives, is staggering. But we will not let Minnesotans go hungry.”
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