Mainstreet Radio’s Tom Robertson reports on a bill heading to Governor Ventura that restricts all-terrain vehicle use in some state forests. Legislators approved a ban on cross country ATV travel on some state land. That means ATV riders can't go off established trails and roadways, but there are other changes ahead for Minnesotans who ride all-terrain vehicles.
Officials with the Department of Natural Resources say they'll no longer sanction so-called "challenge areas" in state forests. It could put an end to courses designed for hill climbing or mud running. Some environmentalists say more restrictions are needed. But lawmakers may wait until next year to decide how best to further regulate ATVs.