Biologists discover rare mussels in St. Croix River
Associated Press
January 4, 2022
Spectaclecase mussels could be more than 100 years old.
University of Minnesota
A first: Minnesota researchers develop field test for CWD
Site Staff
May 12, 2021
They’re the first-ever scientists to successfully deploy a CWD field test.
Study links Mille Lacs walleye decline to water clarity
Associated Press
May 13, 2019
In recent decades, Mille Lacs’ water clarity has increased, most likely due to septic system improvements around the lake and the invasion of zebra mussels, which are filter feeders that strain out microscopic algae.
Scientists: Minnesota among fastest-warming states in U.S.
Associated Press
January 18, 2019
Minnesota’s winters reportedly are warming at a rate 13 times faster than its summers, and Minneapolis and Mankato are among the fastest-warming cities.
New herd of elk could be reintroduced to northeastern Minnesota
Associated Press
December 18, 2018
Research reportedly illustrates nearly 80 percent of rural landowners and residents support restoring elk to the area.
University of Minnesota students help spearhead CWD surveillance project
Associated Press
November 28, 2018
Students collected tissue samples from deer as hunters brought the animals into testing stations in parking lots, gas stations and forestry offices around the state. The DNR will use the information to track the disease’s
University of Minnesota officials turn to bison herd to help ecosystem
Associated Press
June 27, 2018
MINNEAPOLIS — University of Minnesota officials hope a herd of bison will help restore a threatened ecosystem in a nature reserve. More than 30 bulls immediately began to graze on grass when they were released
Crosslake likely location for national loon center
Associated Press
April 23, 2018
Located in north-central Minnesota lake country, researchers say it’s a good spot because it’s a natural habitat for loons and would benefit from additional conservation work.
Minnesota researchers hope to use fish virus against carp
Associated Press
October 16, 2017
The disease reportedly won’t harm other fish because it specifically targets carp.
