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The MN Department of Agriculture will treat 24 sites in Aitkin, Carlton, Itasca, Pine and St. Louis counties with nontoxic spray to slow the spread of the destructive pest.
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The invasive pest was found in Carlton County near Holyoke, Sawyer and Wrenshall. It was also discovered in Meeker, Murray, Ottertail and Wadena counties.
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High levels of the invasive insect prompted the quarantine from the state Department of Agriculture. There will be an informational meeting April 29, 2025.
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Plus: A permanent outlet for the Canisteo Mine Pit to Prairie River in Bovey is under construction; extensive construction on Highway 53 in Eveleth this year will include a detour through Gilbert; and Paul Bunyan Communications' GigaZone Gaming Championship returns to the Bemidji Sanford Center on April 12, 2025.
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The Minnesota Department of Agriculture said it was relying on federal funding for proposed spongy moth management around Grand Rapids, Cloquet and the Fond du Lac Reservation.
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The invasive insect was confirmed by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture in southern Aitkin County, Virginia and northern Pine County. All three areas are quarantined.
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Judy and Harry Worms of rural Brainerd produce maple syrup and hay and raise cattle and goats — which help to eradicate invasive buckthorn to bring back native plants and improve water and soil quality.
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Freshwater jellyfish are invading MN lakes! Professor Beatrix Beisner discusses their arrival to the area, hidden life cycle, and how to prevent their spread.
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Residents of Mountain Iron, Hibbing and Virginia may see and hear low-flying, yellow aircraft for several days beginning Thursday.
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The Minnesota Department of Agriculture issues quarantines for all areas known to have emerald ash borers to reduce the risk of further spreading the tree-killing insect.