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Minnesota State Fair fish pond stocking: Video

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Updated  August 20, 2024 11:18am CDT
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DNR stocks fish pond at Minnesota State Fair

The Minnesota DNR on Tuesday stocked the fish pond at the Minnesota State Fair ahead of the opening of the fair on Thursday.

FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. (FOX 9) - The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fisheries staff stocked the fish pond at the Minnesota State Fair on Tuesday morning. 

What's the fish pond?

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A look inside the DNR's fish pond at the Minnesota State Fair. (Credit Minnesota Department of Natural Resources) 

The Minnesota DNR's live fish exhibit is one of the most popular attractions at the fair, featuring native fish from Minnesota. The exhibit began in 1905.

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This year's fish pond is expected to feature about three dozen species of fish that can be found in Minnesota. Among them are native rough fish, including redhorse, buffalo, gar and bowfin. 

Watch the fish pond stocking in the player above. 

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