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Mosquito numbers in metro area are well above the 10-year average
MINNEAPOLIS — Mosquito numbers are above average in the metro area so far this spring thanks to several hot spots, according to the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District.Mosquito activity is more than double the 10-year average for the week. But officials say that it's similar to what happened last year, when a high number of mosquitos hatched in the spring but a summer drought led to a low mosquito count for the rest of the year.According to officials, there are several high mosquito areas in Anoka County, Carver County, northern Washington County and northern Dakota County. Black flies are also quite abundant in the typical hot spots along rivers and streams.It's too soon to know if the mosquito numbers will stay high because of the rainfall Minnesota has seen so far this year. According to the National Weather Service, the drought has improved significantly over the last week, as abnormally-dry-or-worse areas decreased about 17%, and the moderate drought decreased by 6% statewide.The Metropolitan Mosquito Control District sets out traps on Monday nights through the spring and summer and collects data every Tuesday. Note: The above video first aired on May 14, 2024
Goodhue County to share in over $20 million in grants to combat the opioid crisis
ST. PAUL, Minn. - $20.1 million in new grants have been approved to expand treatment and bolster resources to deal with opioid abuse. The state's Opioid Epidemic Response Advisory Council recommended awards to the 28 grantees, with funding from Minnesota’s opioid epidemic response law. State officials say just over $7 million will go to initiatives that expand and enhance the continuum of care for opioid-related substance use disorders. Another $4 million will support workforce development initiatives and treatment training. Grants will also fund emerging and innovative strategies for combating the opioid crisis.
Lakeville finds construction savings on first responder training center
Pushing back against rising construction prices, the city of Lakeville and its project team have been sharpening their pencils to reduce the cost of the roughly $25 million FiRST Center, a planned reg...
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