asian carp

A river view of Lock and Dam No. 1 at the Ford Plant in St. Paul. State officials propose placing an electronic fish barrier at the lock as well as at a second lock downstream to halt the spread of Asian carp. (Photo by T.W. Budig)

Franken, federal and state officials, meet to talk Asian carp

By Star News on June 7, 2012 at 11:37 am

Photo by T.W. Budig Rep. Tom Hackbarth, R-Cedar, has proposed legislation to place electronic lock barriers on the Mississippi River to halt the spread of Asian carp.

Rep. Hackbarth proposes electronic barriers to stop Asian carp

By Joni Astrup on February 2, 2012 at 1:16 pm

Notre Dame researcher speaks of eDNA testing reliability, future improvements

By Joni Astrup on December 21, 2011 at 11:42 am

Gov. Dayton urges quick action in fighting Asian carp

By Joni Astrup on December 21, 2011 at 11:38 am

A photo of the building of the hydroelectric power dam at Coon Rapids, taken May 5, 1913. The photo shows the north end of the spillway dam piling — the dam construction was the biggest project in Anoka County at that time.

DNA testing could hint at Coon Rapids Dam’s status as Asian carp barrier

By Joni Astrup on November 21, 2011 at 3:36 pm

Blog: Citizens needed to stop Asian carp from local stretches of Mississippi

By Ron Hustvedt on August 30, 2011 at 10:38 am

Asian carp present longterm challenge to state officials

By Jim Boyle on August 30, 2011 at 10:28 am