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DNR confirms zebra mussels in Lake Minnewaska, adds it and Lake Emily to list of infested waters

GLENWOOD -- The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Lake Minnewaska and is adding it and Lake Emily to the state's list of...

news / region Fri, Jul 27, 2012 - 12:07pm

DNR confirms zebra mussels in Lake Minnewaska, adds it and Lake Emily to list of infested waters

GLENWOOD -- The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Lake Minnewaska and is adding it and Lake Emily to the state's list of...

news / region Fri, Jul 27, 2012 - 12:07pm

City of Willmar, Minn., responds to recent aquatic center bacteria inquiries

WILLMAR -- The city of Willmar issued a statement today saying there are no health concerns at either Dorothy Olson Aquatic Center or the Rice Park Wading Pool and that...

news / local Wed, Jul 18, 2012 - 12:00am

City responds to aquatic center bacteria inquiries

WILLMAR -- The city of Willmar issued a statement today saying there are no health concerns at either Dorothy Olson Aquatic Center or the Rice Park Wading Pool and that...

news Tue, Jul 17, 2012 - 4:01pm

UPDATE 11 a.m.: Willmar, Minn., aquatic center has no health concerns

WILLMAR -- There has been no spike in swimming-related illnesses in the Willmar area, and the Dorothy Olson Aquatic Center will continue to operate as usual, city officials said today...

news / local / community / education Tue, Jul 17, 2012 - 11:07am

Willmar, Minn., Dorothy Olson Aquatic Center to open as usual today

WILLMAR -- The Dorothy Olson Aquatic Center in Willmar will open at noon today as scheduled. The pool has not been closed, but rumors of closure are circulating in the...

news Tue, Jul 17, 2012 - 10:29am

DNR hires invasive species specialist to serve west central Minnesota region

HUTCHINSON -- Nicholas Brown will serve as the primary contact for aquatic invasive species (AIS) in a 13-county area of south-central Minnesota, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources...

news / region Wed, Feb 01, 2012 - 12:00am

Zebra mussels are shown here next to a quarter. The invasive species are a continued threat to Minnesota lakes.

Green Lake group in Spicer, Minn., looks to be at forefront in stopping zebra mussels

SPICER -- Like bracing for an uninvited guest to ring the doorbell, zebra mussels seem closer by the day. They've established themselves in the Lake Le Homme Dieu chain of...

life / outdoors / local / region Sat, Aug 06, 2011 - 12:00am

Kandiyohi County Lakes Association seeks funding to prevent zebra mussels

WILLMAR -- The Kandiyohi County Lakes Association is hoping the County Board will find money somewhere to help prevent aquatic invasive species from taking hold in lakes. The association wants...

news / local Wed, Apr 20, 2011 - 8:45am

Anthony Buzzeo, 23 months, of Willmar enjoys playing with the row of water spouts Friday afternoon at the Dorothy Olson Aquatic Center in Willmar. The pool's last two days of the season will be today and Sunday. (Tribune photo by Ron Adams)

Enjoying last days of season

news / local Sat, Aug 28, 2010 - 12:00am

Jack Christianson, 13, of Willmar spends his Thursday afternoon cooling off by diving into the pool at the Dorothy Olson Aquatic Center in Willmar. (Tribune photo by Ron Adams)

news / local Fri, Jul 02, 2010 - 12:00am

Emily Nelsen, a candidate for Willmar Fests queen, right, helps Claire Mattson, 3, of Willmar, make a paper crown Wednesday at the Queen's Splash Party at the Dorothy Olson Aquatic Center in Willmar. The splash party was one of several events featuring candidates for Willmar Fests royalty. Tribune photo by Ron Adams

An assist from a would-be queen

news / local Thu, Jun 24, 2010 - 12:00am

LeAnne Freeman, recreation supervisor for Willmar Community Education and Recreation, brushes out the inside of the frog slide Thursday at Dorothy Olson Aquatic Center in Willmar. The center, also seen below, will implement some changes this season in an effort to answer some commonly asked questions. The pool is scheduled to open Wednesday to the public. Tribune photo by Ron Adams

Dorothy Olson Aquatic Center implements changes to assist public

Swimmers will know at a glance this summer if Willmar's Dorothy Olson Aquatic Center is open or closed. If they see a green flag flying, the pool is open. If...

news / local Tue, Jun 08, 2010 - 12:00am

A boat trawls the fishing areas on Foot Lake on May 15 during this year's fishing opener. Kandiyohi County officials say new state legislation helps in the fight to decrease the threat of aquatic invasive species moving into area lakes but more action is needed. Kandiyohi County had lobbied for increased state involvement to fight aquatic invasive species, often spread from lake to lake by boating-related equipment. Tribune photo by Ron Adams

New laws aims to prevent spread of invasive species

WILLMAR -- New legislation strengthens, but does not go far enough to combat the threat of aquatic invasive species moving into area lakes. "They did hear us a little bit...

news / local Thu, Jun 03, 2010 - 12:00am

Kandiyohi has escaped the worst, so far

SPICER -- Kandiyohi County has been fortunate in not having the widespread infestations of aquatic invasive species in its lakes as has been experienced in some areas of the state,...

outdoors Sat, Feb 06, 2010 - 12:00am

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