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    January 30, 2015
    Minnesota DNR suspends invasive species training program
    ST. PAUL — A requirement that Minnesota boaters receive training and place decals on their trailers is being postponed while legislators consider changing the program, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced Wednesday. A law passed in 2012 requires people pulling...
    news / stateJanuary 30, 2015 - 7:00am
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    January 26, 2015
    Battle against invasives goes local
    DULUTH — Minnesota’s battle against aquatic invasive species is going to be a lot more obvious starting this summer as counties and local lake associations join the fight to keep zebra mussels and other unwanted critters out of lakes. The move is part of an unprecedented effort...
    news / localJanuary 26, 2015 - 9:52pm
    December 18, 2014
    County approves aquatic invasive species plan
    WILLMAR — With $256,000 in state funding on the line, the Kandiyohi County Board of Commissioners approved a plan for continued efforts to tackle aquatic invasive species, such as zebra mussels. The Legislature approved funds for counties to address the problem, and a required...
    news / localDecember 18, 2014 - 10:27pm
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    September 28, 2014
    DNR says zebra mussels discovered in metro’s White Bear Lake, Lake Waconia
    WHITE BEAR LAKE — Invasive zebra mussels have been found in White Bear Lake, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced Friday.
    news / stateSeptember 28, 2014 - 11:33pm
    July 24, 2014
    A single zebra mussel confirmed in Green Lake, survey of lake to continue
    SPICER –– To look at it, the one tiny zebra mussel that was found on a dock on the southeast side of Green Lake on Monday isn’t much to look at. After being passed around a few times and stored in a baggie with a bit of water, the adult zebra mussel –– most likely dead...
    news / localJuly 24, 2014 - 12:26am
    July 23, 2014
    DNR investigating report of zebra mussel on Green Lake
    SPICER — A report than an adult zebra mussel was found on a dock post on the southeast side of Green Lake is being investigated by the Minnesota...
    news / localJuly 23, 2014 - 12:22am
    July 10, 2014
    More Minn. boaters ticketed for invasive species violations
    Minnesota Department of Natural Resources officials said Thursday that they are finding too many boaters who are not taking required steps to prevent spreading aquatic invasive species. The DNR reported that watercraft inspectors working at public water access points this summer...
    news / stateJuly 10, 2014 - 11:00pm
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    April 30, 2014
    Kandiyohi County AIS kickoff event is tonight in New London
    NEW LONDON — The Kandiyohi County Aquatic Invasive Species Task Force will hold its annual kickoff meeting at 6:30 p.m. today at the New London-Spicer High School cafeteria in New London. The public is welcome. Topics will include a review of activities last year and what to expect...
    news / localApril 30, 2014 - 11:35pm
    March 29, 2014
    AIS law compliance improving but 1 in 5 boaters still in violation
    SPICER — Minnesota’s boaters are doing a better job of complying with laws to stop the spread of aquatic invasive species, but there’s still a ways to go. One in five boaters checked by Minnesota conservation officers at roadside stops last year were found in violation of the...
    news / regionMarch 29, 2014 - 12:00am
    January 17, 2014
    Ballast water could deliver next invaders
    SPICER — Ballast water discharged from ships in the Great Lakes could deliver the next invaders to Minnesota’s waters. Aquatic Invasive...
    news / localJanuary 17, 2014 - 10:45pm
    Putting the heat on invasive species: Lake property owners association committed to purchasing $16,000 power washer
    SPICER — Kandiyohi County is on the verge of putting the heat on Aquatic Invasive Species to stop their spread and possible arrival here. The Green Lake Property Owners Association is committed to purchasing a $16,000 power washer unit that could be used to decontaminate watercraft,...
    news / localJanuary 17, 2014 - 10:36pm
    September 18, 2013
    Minnesota groups seek new ways to combat zebra mussels
    MOORHEAD, Minn. (AP) — Some municipalities and lake associations that have grown frustrated by Minnesota's lack of progress in combating aquatic invasive species are backing research into finding more permanent ways of stopping the pests. Among them is the Gull Chain of Lakes...
    news / stateSeptember 18, 2013 - 1:53pm
    May 22, 2013
    Minnesota DNR plans stepped up watercraft inspections
    ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Memorial Day weekend marks the start of the boating season for many Minnesotans. So the Department of Natural Resources is reminding boaters and anglers to be extra vigilant to help stop the spread of aquatic invasive species. Ann Pierce, the DNR's...
    news / stateMay 22, 2013 - 9:11am
    May 4, 2013
    Boater education the key to preventing spread of aquatic invasive species
    NEW LONDON -- Perhaps encouraged by the gradual ice-out on area lakes ahead of next weekend's fishing opener, more than 200 people attended a...
    news / localMay 4, 2013 - 4:00am
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