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Swimmers discover zebra mussels have invaded more Minnesota lakes

Jul 26, 2021 06:02AM ● By Editor

People swimming in Minnesota lakes recently have made some unwelcome discoveries: new infestations of invasive zebra mussels. By Kirsti Marohn of Minnesota Public Radio News - July 25, 2021

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Superior National Forest Lifts Delta Lake Fire Closure in the Wilderness

Jul 24, 2021 05:37AM ● By Editor

The Superior National Forest is rescinding the Closure Order for the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) associated with the Delta Lake Fire. The area will again be open to visitors on Saturday, July 24, 2021. From Superior National Forest - July 23, 2021

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Video: Fish kill at Pokegama Lake leaves residents with hundreds of dead fish to clean up

Jul 23, 2021 05:25AM ● By Editor

I mean, it's no one's fault...but the residents are now responsible for cleaning their shorelines. By Sharon Yoo of KARE 11 News - July 22, 2021

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Low water makes it harder to play on Minnesota lakes

Jul 22, 2021 09:54AM ● By Editor

Otter Tail Lake, with more than 20 square miles of water, is one of the most popular in Otter Tail County. It’s also nearly 1.5 feet below the normal water level. By Dan Gunderson of Minnesota Public Radio News - July 22, 2021

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Video: Gooseberry Falls are drier than usual

Jul 21, 2021 06:39AM ● By Editor

The dry weather has greatly impacted the water level of the falls overall. Although it isn’t unusual to see low water levels in the river, it is unusual to see them this low this early. By Kenny Johnson of WDIO-TV - July 20, 2021

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Video: "I've never seen a drought like this:" Minnesota farmers struggle amid dry conditions

Jul 21, 2021 06:34AM ● By Editor

Roseau County is among ten counties where farmers are eligible for emergency loans under a disaster declaration issued Tuesday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The loans can be used to replace equipment or livestock, reorganize a farming operation, or refinance certain debts. By Emily Ness of WDIO-TV - July 20, 2021

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Weekly Conservation Officer Reports

Jul 20, 2021 04:03PM ● By Editor

CO Kylan Hill (Tofte) reports spending the week in the BWCA with fellow officers patrolling for backcountry anglers. Quite a few anglers left their licenses in their vehicles. Please remember to add a fishing license to the list of essential items to bring into the backcountry. District 6 - Two Harbors Area - From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - July 20, 2021

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Invasive starry stonewort found in Leech Lake

Jul 20, 2021 06:06AM ● By Editor

Leech is the 18th Minnesota lake confirmed to have the invasive algae. It's also in nearby Cass and Winnibigoshish lakes. Nicole Kovar, DNR invasive species specialist for northern Minnesota, called the discovery “unfortunate” and “disheartening.” By Kirsti Marohn of Minnesota Public Radio News - July 19, 2021

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The 'best meteor shower of the year' is happening. Here's how you can see it

Jul 19, 2021 10:50AM ● By Editor

By Josie Fischels via Minnesota Public Radio News - July 14, 2021

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St. Cloud looks to restore old stormwater tunnel for bats

Jul 19, 2021 05:20AM ● By Editor

The project will build a new, rerouted storm sewer to replace the existing brick-and-mortar tunnel that was built in the 1920s. Previous studies by the Minnesota DNR and St. Cloud State University found northern long-eared bats using the tunnel for hibernation. By Kirsti Marohn from Minnesota Public Radio News - July 18, 2021

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