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Minnesota, 16 other states pushing for Great Lakes, Mississippi divide to stop Asian carp

The Army Corps says they'll release the findings of their study on how to stop invasive Asian carp in 2015. State officials say they must move faster. Minnesota is leading the charge by filing a federal lawsuit.
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The Army Corps says they'll release the findings of their study on how to stop invasive Asian carp in 2015. State officials say they must move faster. Minnesota is leading the charge by filing a federal lawsuit.

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