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Chronic wasting disease confirmed in wild deer near Stillwater
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk Nick Longworth , as published by FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)
· August 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For more information on this development, readers can consult the original report from FOX 9 KMSP, which provides additional context and details about the confirmed case of chronic wasting disease in the Stillwater area.
A case of chronic wasting disease has been confirmed in a wild deer found near Stillwater. This discovery has led to new actions being taken by the Minnesota DNR. The presence of the disease in the area is a concern, and the DNR is responding accordingly.
Further details about the situation and the DNR's response can be found through local news sources. For more information on this development, readers can consult the original report from FOX 9 KMSP, which provides additional context and details about the confirmed case of chronic wasting disease in the Stillwater area.
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Category: local Published: August 5, 2026 Source: FOX 9 KMSP (FOX) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A case of chronic wasting disease has been confirmed in a wild deer found near Stillwater. This discovery has led to new actions being taken by the Minnesota DNR. The presence of the disease in the…
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