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Jun 27, 2009 8:52 am US/Central

Zebra Mussels Found On Lake In Alexandria

ALEXANDRIA, Minn. (AP) ― State officials are investigating the discovery of a zebra mussel in Lake Le Homme Dieu in Alexandria.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says a resident found it attached to a coffee can in the northeast corner of the lake of this past week. The DNR will designate the lake as infested if its own survey finds live zebra mussels there.

Zebra mussels are a nonnative invasive species. Heavy infestations can hurt fish populations and cause problems for boating and other recreation.

Luke Skinner, supervisor of DNR's invasive species unit, says they're concerned because Le Homme Dieu is one of the more popular lakes in the Alexandria area, and it's connected to several other. They're urging boaters and anglers to take extra precautions.

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In April, DNR officials discovered zebra mussels in Prior Lake, making it the ninth inland lake in the state to be infested.

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