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West Nile Cases Up in MN After Few Years' Lull

The Associated Press — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 12:58:40 +0000

The number of West Nile virus cases is rising in Minnesota after a four-year lull.

The Minnesota Department of Health says 18 cases have been reported in Minnesota this year, and a number of people have been hospitalized.

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Rains, High Temps Lead to Mosquito Explosion

Jim Maurice — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 21:03:39 +0000

The Minnesota heat may be starting to subside, but a peskier weather-related problem is getting worse — mosquitoes. The last few months have been good for mosquitoes: moist breeding grounds plus warm temperatures.

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Mosquitoes Arriving Soon

Lee Voss — Thu, 17 May 2012 05:01:59 +0000

It won't be long now before we hear the buzzing of Minnesota's "other" state bird...the mosquito. The annoying insects will be here soon.

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Cool Spring Means Later Mosquito Hatch

Lee Voss — Mon, 09 May 2011 05:01:52 +0000

Normally, we'd be starting to swat those pesky mosquitoes about now, but thanks to a cooler than normal spring, the mosquito populations are hatching later than normal.

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