Battling Invasive Carp / Governor Henry Hastings Sibley / Touring the BCA

The Mississippi River, the wild and scenic St. Croix River, the Minnesota River, not to mention habitat, ecology, tourism and the economy, would all be impacted if invasive carp are able to gain a foothold in Minnesota.  The Senate Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Finance held an informational hearing to review potential solutions to control the influx of the invasive fish, and Committee Chair Bill Ingebrigtsen, R-Alexandria, joins Capitol Report moderator Shannon Loehrke to discuss the state's options.

A leading figure from Minnesota’s territory days through its early statehood is Henry Hastings Sibley, the state’s first governor.  Brian Pease of the Minnesota Historical Society talks with Shannon about Sibley's role in Minnesota's history.

Also in the program, Governor Tim Walz and law enforcement officials toured the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) and discussed recent efforts to address crime and gun violence.