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Beautiful, strange, powerful - monstrous ice heaves rise up on Lake Carlos
They’re beautiful, strange looking and have the potential to cause a lot of problems. They’re called ice heaves or ice ridges and some wicked looking ones are rising up along the east side of Lake Carlos.
Wednesday, February, 06, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
They’re beautiful, strange looking and have the potential to cause a lot of problems. They’re called ice heaves or ice ridges and some wicked looking ones are rising up along the east side of Lake Carlos.
Wednesday, February, 06, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Eagle Bend man cleared in zebra mussel case
Mark Ratajesak of Eagle Bend was found not guilty of transporting zebra mussels into Lake Irene in Douglas County. After a one-day trial on December 13, a jury deliberated for about 20 minutes before returning with the not guilty verdict.
Friday, December, 21, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Mark Ratajesak of Eagle Bend was found not guilty of transporting zebra mussels into Lake Irene in Douglas County. After a one-day trial on December 13, a jury deliberated for about 20 minutes before returning with the not guilty verdict.
Friday, December, 21, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Effort to kill zebra mussels on Irene fails
An effort to kill zebra mussels discovered in Lake Irene and Rose Lake was unsuccessful, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
Friday, October, 26, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
An effort to kill zebra mussels discovered in Lake Irene and Rose Lake was unsuccessful, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
Friday, October, 26, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Effort to kill zebra mussels in Lake Irene, Rose Lake fails; Lake Miltona now infested
An effort to kill zebra mussels discovered in Lake Irene and Rose Lake was unsuccessful, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
Tuesday, October, 23, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
An effort to kill zebra mussels discovered in Lake Irene and Rose Lake was unsuccessful, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
Tuesday, October, 23, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Prevent spread of aquatic invasive species during cabin close-up
Labor Day has come and gone. Soon, Minnesotans will rake leaves and prepare for winter. But the switch from summer to fall means a new season where Minnesotans must be vigilant to prevent and curb the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS) like zebra mussels.
Friday, October, 05, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Labor Day has come and gone. Soon, Minnesotans will rake leaves and prepare for winter. But the switch from summer to fall means a new season where Minnesotans must be vigilant to prevent and curb the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS) like zebra mussels.
Friday, October, 05, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Conservation officers come across a cart full of trouble
Aquatic invasive species (AIS) are normally confined to waterways, so conservation officers (COs) with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) were surprised when they recently discovered a full-blown infestation in a parking lot.
Friday, October, 05, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Aquatic invasive species (AIS) are normally confined to waterways, so conservation officers (COs) with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) were surprised when they recently discovered a full-blown infestation in a parking lot.
Friday, October, 05, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Hire AIS-certified lake service providers to remove docks, lifts
Fall is the time when lakeshore and cabin owners will hire lake service providers to remove their boats, docks, boat lifts and other water-related equipment. To be vigilant against the potential spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS), any business or person hired to do such work must have the proper permit from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
Wednesday, September, 26, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Fall is the time when lakeshore and cabin owners will hire lake service providers to remove their boats, docks, boat lifts and other water-related equipment. To be vigilant against the potential spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS), any business or person hired to do such work must have the proper permit from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
Wednesday, September, 26, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Photo of the Week: Eagle
An immature bald eagle landed on Bob Ritlinger’s boat lift cover on Lake L’Homme Dieu.
Friday, September, 14, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
An immature bald eagle landed on Bob Ritlinger’s boat lift cover on Lake L’Homme Dieu.
Friday, September, 14, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
No more zebra mussels found in Irene, Rose lakes, for now
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) biologists and divers searched lake bottoms last week on the immediate surrounding areas where zebra mussels were discovered last fall on boat lifts on Lake Irene in Douglas County and Rose Lake in Otter Tail County.
Monday, September, 10, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) biologists and divers searched lake bottoms last week on the immediate surrounding areas where zebra mussels were discovered last fall on boat lifts on Lake Irene in Douglas County and Rose Lake in Otter Tail County.
Monday, September, 10, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Find a zebra mussel? Here's what to do
The Minnesota Department of Resources (DNR) Invasive Species Program recently made several confirmations of new aquatic invasive species (AIS) infestations in lakes around the state. The DNR urges people who think they may have discovered an aquatic invasive species to contact the DNR immediately or bring it to a local DNR office for verification.
Wednesday, August, 22, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The Minnesota Department of Resources (DNR) Invasive Species Program recently made several confirmations of new aquatic invasive species (AIS) infestations in lakes around the state. The DNR urges people who think they may have discovered an aquatic invasive species to contact the DNR immediately or bring it to a local DNR office for verification.
Wednesday, August, 22, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
DNR confirms zebra mussels in Lake Minnewaska near Glenwood
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Lake Minnewaska in Pope County near Glenwood. Recently, DNR snorkeling crews discovered a zebra mussel three miles from the location where, in early July, lakeshore residents found an adult zebra mussel attached to the metal portion of a boat seat mount that was submerged in four feet of water.
Friday, August, 03, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Lake Minnewaska in Pope County near Glenwood. Recently, DNR snorkeling crews discovered a zebra mussel three miles from the location where, in early July, lakeshore residents found an adult zebra mussel attached to the metal portion of a boat seat mount that was submerged in four feet of water.
Friday, August, 03, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Lake Minnewaska and Lake Emily to be designated as infested waters
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Lake Minnewaska in Pope County near Glenwood.
Friday, July, 27, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Lake Minnewaska in Pope County near Glenwood.
Friday, July, 27, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
News briefs: Man electrocuted by extension cord
According to the Kandiyohi County Sheriff’s Department, Brian Van Engen, 56, was moving his boat lift when it came into contact with an extension cord that had been rubbed bare of insulation. The cord had been used to supply power to the electric boat lift.
Friday, July, 27, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
According to the Kandiyohi County Sheriff’s Department, Brian Van Engen, 56, was moving his boat lift when it came into contact with an extension cord that had been rubbed bare of insulation. The cord had been used to supply power to the electric boat lift.
Friday, July, 27, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
DNR investigating zebra mussel find on Minnewaska
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is investigating a report that a single zebra mussel was found in Lake Minnewaska in Pope County near Glenwood.
Wednesday, July, 25, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is investigating a report that a single zebra mussel was found in Lake Minnewaska in Pope County near Glenwood.
Wednesday, July, 25, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
DNR investigating zebra mussel finding on Lake Minnewaska
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is investigating a report that a zebra mussel was found in Lake Minnewaska in Pope County near Glenwood.
Thursday, July, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is investigating a report that a zebra mussel was found in Lake Minnewaska in Pope County near Glenwood.
Thursday, July, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
News Briefs: Man electrocuted by extension cord in Kandiyohi County
The following is a collection of news briefs from Minnesota and North Dakota that have appeared in Forum Communications newspapers this week.
Tuesday, July, 17, 2012 - Forum Communications - News
The following is a collection of news briefs from Minnesota and North Dakota that have appeared in Forum Communications newspapers this week.
Tuesday, July, 17, 2012 - Forum Communications - News
Double trouble for those spreading milfoil, zebras
If you’re careless about spreading aquatic invasive species (AIS) such as zebra mussels and Eurasian watermilfoil, you’ll face double the consequences.
Friday, July, 06, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
If you’re careless about spreading aquatic invasive species (AIS) such as zebra mussels and Eurasian watermilfoil, you’ll face double the consequences.
Friday, July, 06, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Several ways to play on Fourth of July
It's time to celebrate Independence Day! Two hundred and thirty six years ago, the Declaration of Independence was signed, declaring the United States' independence from Great Britain.
Wednesday, July, 04, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
It's time to celebrate Independence Day! Two hundred and thirty six years ago, the Declaration of Independence was signed, declaring the United States' independence from Great Britain.
Wednesday, July, 04, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Lake Irene added to list of zebra mussel-infested lakes
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has updated its website to show the additional lakes and river sections that were newly designated as waters infested with invasive species.
Thursday, June, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has updated its website to show the additional lakes and river sections that were newly designated as waters infested with invasive species.
Thursday, June, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
It's Our Turn: Food on a boat with dad
It gets me every time – a summer sausage sandwich on a burger bun smeared with mustard and butter. Instantly, I’m 10 years old again, back in my mom and dad’s kitchen making and packing sandwiches for an afternoon of fishing with Dad.
Friday, June, 01, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
It gets me every time – a summer sausage sandwich on a burger bun smeared with mustard and butter. Instantly, I’m 10 years old again, back in my mom and dad’s kitchen making and packing sandwiches for an afternoon of fishing with Dad.
Friday, June, 01, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
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