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Minnesota Fish Die-Offs Heat Up | Minneapolis News
Minnesota’s lakes are heating up fast, triggering deadly fish die-offs — over 200 reported this year alone — as rising temps fuel algae blooms that steal oxygen from the water. With lakes warming 3-4 degrees in 50 years and ice cover shrinking, heat spikes in June and now are pushing fish to the brink. Urban runoff and farm pollution worsen the crisis. Officials warn deaths will keep climbing, urging citizens to report fish kills and suggesting shade from trees and native plants to cool waters. Anglers, especially those targeting pike, musky, and walleye — heat-sensitive species — are being…
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