Minnesota DNR Requesting Reports On Fish Die-Offs

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is asking the public to report fish die-offs to help speed up response and testing. Officials say reports from Minnesotans help trigger water and fish sampling when multiple dead fish are found in one area.

A new online reporting form is now available, which the DNR says simplifies and speeds up interagency response. When filing a report, people are asked to include details such as the types of fish and their approximate sizes. Fish mortality can happen for several reasons and may be classified as a fish die-off or fish kill depending on the cause.To report an event or learn more, use the online form at mndnr.gov/fishkills or call the Minnesota duty officer at 651-649-5451 or 800-422-0798.

Minnesota Senate passes bill to create Office of the Inspector General

The Minnesota Senate on Monday approved Senate File 856 which will create the Office of the Inspector General to combat fraud in the State of Minnesota. During Monday’s Senate Floor Session, bill author Heather Gustafson (D-Vadnais Heights) spoke about her bill, which she says will help solve Minnesota’s fraud issue.

Senator Mike Kreun (R-Blaine) said that the bill will be a major tool to combat fraud in Minnesota.

While he voted in favor of the bill, Senator John Marty (D-Roseville) shared some of his concerns with the bill.

Senate File 856 passed unanimously in the senate by a vote of 66-0. The bill will now go to the governor’s desk for final approval.