Asian Carp continue to spread up the Mississippi River, and Army Corps of Engineers Col. Michael Prince talks about ways they’ve tried to stop the carp. Also, La Crosse Police Chief Ed Kondracki reflects on his 19 years of service; he’ll be retiring at the end of April.
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Spread of Asian Carp Continues
Earlier this month, a silver carp was found in the Mississippi River near Winona. That’s the farthest north that type of Asian carp has been found. Army Corps of Engineers’ St. Paul District commander and district engineer Col. Michael Price talks about actions the Army Corps has taken since that carp was discovered. Also, USGS Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center Aquatic Ecosystem Health Branch Manager Mark Gaikowski discusses different control methods his office is studying.
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La Crosse's Police Chief Stepping Down
La Crosse Police Chief Ed Kondracki is retiring at the end of April. Hear him reflect on his career and how the community has changed over his 19 years with the department.
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