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The "Loon Lady" on a mission to protect Minnesota's state bird: "We need to do better"

Minnesota (WCCO) -- It's peak summer on Minnesota's Gull Lake Chain. Boats are buzzing, jet skis slicing and loons are calling. "So it sounds like a territorial challenge that's starting," said Sheila ...
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This Iconic Minnesota Bird Needs a Football Field of Water Just to Take Off

Achieving takeoff requires a clear aquatic runway measuring nearly 1 football field in length. The 12-pound weight and specific foot placement make terrestrial movement almost impossible.
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The “Loon Lady” on a mission to protect Minnesota’s state bird: “We need to do better”

Minnesota (WCCO) — It’s peak summer on Minnesota’s Gull Lake Chain. Boats are buzzing, jet skis slicing and loons are calling. “So it sounds like a territorial challenge that’s starting,” said Sheila ...