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Emerald Ash Borer larvae found in Minnesota's Rock County
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The emerald ash borer has been found in a southwestern Minnesota county for the first time.On Monday, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture announced Rock County has joined 50 other counties impacted by the invasive insect first detected in the state in 2009. An arborist found larvae five miles from the South Dakota border near Beaver Creek.The insect kills ash trees by "tunneling under the bark and feeding on the part of the tree that moves nutrients up and down the trunk," according to the ag department. S-shaped patterns beneath bark are often an indication of an infestation, as well as woodpecker holes since the birds seek out the insect's larvae for food.The ag department is proposing a county-wide quarantine to mitigate the insect's spread starting on June 12, limiting the removal of ash material and firewood from the area.County residents are invited to comment on the proposal between now and June 10. A virtual informational meeting will also be held on May 8 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.NOTE: The original airdate of the video attached to this article is June 22, 2022.
Matters of the State: Jackley breaks down prison unrest; Task force evaluating Ellsworth needs
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - This week on Matters of the State, we take a closer look at state and national security. Attorney General Marty Jackley joins us in studio to discuss the charges brought against 11 inmates after two days of unrest inside the State Penitentiary. We also discuss the need for more training and resources for tribal law enforcement.
Rock County Historical Society hopes to acquire the 2nd of only two known Luverne automobiles
LUVERNE, MN. (Dakota News Now) - There were 750 Luverne automobiles were produced between 1903 to 1916. Today, there are only two known Luverne automobiles remaining. One is at the Rock County History Center in Luverne, Minnesota, and the other is located in Camdenton, Missouri. For Tanya Light, the Luverne...
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