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State Fair visitors learn about invasive species finding their way to Minn.

FALCON HEIGHTS -- Rare is the Minnesotan who has not seen videos of fish leaping out of water and hitting boaters. Word has spread across the state in the last...

news / state Thu, Aug 30, 2012 - 12:00am

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

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

Citizen finds what's believed to be zebra mussel in Lake Minnewaska

GLENWOOD -- The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is investigating a report that a zebra mussel was found in Lake Minnewaska in Pope County near Glenwood. A citizen reported finding...

news / region Thu, Jul 19, 2012 - 2:56pm

Editorial: It's time to enforce the invasive species law

State and local officials across west central Minnesota are taking the issue of aquatic invasive species seriously in 2012. Kandiyohi County officials and law enforce ment have said the era...

opinion / editorials Wed, Apr 04, 2012 - 7:00am

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

Letter: Do your part to protect lakes

After reading the article "Kandiyohi County among leaders in enforcement" dealing with aquatic invasive species in the Jan. 14 paper, I felt proud of our county for stepping up the...

opinion / letters Mon, Jan 30, 2012 - 12:00am

Zebra mussels found in Brophy and Cowdry lakes near Alexandria

ALEXANDRIA -- Minnesota Department of Natural Resources biologists confirmed on Friday a report that zebra mussels are now in Brophy and Cowdry lakes near Alexandria. Brophy and Cowdry are part...

news / region Sat, Aug 27, 2011 - 12:00am

DNR confirms zebra mussel infestation in two more lakes near Alexandria, Minnesota today

ALEXANDRIA -- Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) biologists are confirming today a report that zebra mussels are now in Brophy and Cowdry lakes near Alexandria. Brophy and Cowdry are...

news / region Fri, Aug 26, 2011 - 12:00pm

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

Tribune Editorial: Fight against invasive species critical for all

Local, county and state officials are working to educate all residents on the best defense against zebra mussels. The primary keys are self-responsibility and education of all citizens -- whether...

opinion Sat, Jun 04, 2011 - 12:00am

Letter: Working together on lakes

After reading the story called "Area lakes threatened" in the West Central Tribune this week, I need to write another letter. All lake users need to work together to prevent...

opinion / letters Fri, May 13, 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

Tribune editorial: Let's use Legacy fund for invasive fight

Minnesota is facing a growing threat of invasive species, which is a major threat to the Land of 10,000 Lakes. As Tribune has said before, the threat of invasive species...

opinion / editorials Thu, Apr 14, 2011 - 12:00am

Editorial: Action is needed on invasive species

Kandiyohi County Commissioner Dennis Peterson is very concerned about the issue of invasive species and area lakes. Peterson is frustrated about the lack of action by the Minnesota Department of...

opinion / editorials Thu, Feb 03, 2011 - 12:00am

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