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Minnesota fish dying amid heat wave, DNR says
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reports increased fish deaths due to a heat wave, with 212 mortality reports across 102 water bodies statewide. Surface water temperatures exceeding 86°F in lakes and the Mississippi River are stressing fish, prompting calls for public reporting and conservation efforts.
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