K-9 Hero Molly Hunts Zebra Mussels

Minnesota’s got a new mussel-sniffing hero: Molly, a K-9 officer trained since March to detect zebra mussels on boats before they spread to more lakes and rivers. Working with handler Officer Matt Brodin, Molly patrols boat launches, helping officials quickly identify and decontaminate infected vessels—saving ecosystems from the invasive species that already infest over 370 water bodies. Her first official shift along the St. Croix River was a success, proving that this new DNR tactic could be a game-changer in the fight to protect Minnesota’s waterways. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e07d4389d22d2974