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Jay Cooke State Park to close during special hunt Dec. 1-5

During a special muzzleloader hunt to prevent overpopulation of deer and protect resources, Jay Cooke State Park will be closed Dec. 1-5 to all visitors outside of the campground, office and River Inn areas. The swinging bridge will remain accessible to visitors but they should not access any areas south of the bridge. All trails will be closed.

Hunts also will take place at other Minnesota state parks and recreation areas this fall, and access to the parks will vary. Some will remain open to all visito...