 Hunters shot and killed about 420 deer in southeastern Minnesota in a special late season hunt is part of the state's fight against chronic wasting disease. The deer hunt last weekend in and around Fillmore County is part of the Minnesota DNR's plan to slow the spread of the fatal neurological disease. Another special hunt will be held in the same area this weekend to remove infected deer and lower the frequency of contact between the animals. At least 10 new cases of chronic wasting disease have been detected in Minnesota's wild deer herds as fall, some of which were shot outside the infected zone. The disease has spread through deer to deer contact. Deer killed in the two special hunts will be tested. If you enjoyed this segment of Lakeland news, please consider making a tax deductible contribution to Lakeland PBS.