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Minnesota DNR Enforcement Division adds two K-9s, one short of goal

The Minnesota DNR Enforcement Division is nearing its goal of deploying 10 K-9 teams, with two new dogs expected to join the field this summer. Hank and Molly, two Labrador retrievers, arrived in February and are currently undergoing training to become conservation officer K-9s. Their training began in March and is scheduled to run through ...

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