Kare 11: New project underway to stop invasive carp in Minnesota's waterways thanks to $12M investment

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New work is underway to stop the spread of invasive carp in Minnesota's waterways. 

"There's so much at stake for Minnesota. The quality of life that we enjoy here in Minnesota is so much linked to water, and sports, and getting out," said Rep. Leon Lillie, DFL-North St. Paul. 

During the 2024 session, the legislature passed a $12 million investment to create an invasive carp deterrent system on the Mississippi River at Lock and Dam 5 near Winona.

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