CANNON FALLS, Minn. — Governor Tim Walz celebrated the opening weekend of Minnesota’s firearms deer hunting season in Goodhue County. Hosted by Dan and Mary Lundell near Cannon Falls, Walz spent the morning in the woods but did not harvest a deer.

He later visited a chronic wasting disease check station with Minnesota DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen. They engaged with hunters bringing in deer for sampling.

“Deer season is a special time in Minnesota, whether this is your first hunt or part of a family tradition passed down for generations,” Walz said. He emphasized the state's reputation as a premier deer hunting destination and wished hunters a safe and successful season.

Strommen highlighted the importance of deer hunting in Minnesota. “Deer hunting connects us to the outdoors and to

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