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According to Ramsey County, there have been 26 swans found dead near Sucker Lake Channel since 2019, with tests point to lead poisoning.

By Crystal McGough PINSON — The June 3, 2021, Pinson City Council meeting started off by recognizing Pinson Public Library’s very first Teen Library Board Champion, Kristina Allred. Left to right: City Clerk Marie Turner, Library Board member Sylvia P. McClain, Councilor Dawn Tanner, Councilor Brad Walker, Library Director Allison Scanlan, Councilor Robbie Roberts, Teen Library Board Champion Kristina Allred, Councilor John Churchwell, Mayor Joe Cochran “A little bit about the Teen Library Board (TAB), it’s a collection of 6th-12th graders who help the library by volunteering …,” ...

By Crystal McGough PINSON — Pinson Mayor Joe Cochran gave an update concerning the city’s new trash removal contract during the regularly scheduled Pinson City Council meeting Thursday, April 15, 2021. The city held a special-called meeting on April 8 where the council accepted bids and awarded the city’s residential trash contract to Waste Management Services. “We do have a contract in place,” Cochran said. “We’ve had no pushback from the contractor, which is Advanced Disposal, owned by Waste Management. We feel confident that we’re going to have better service moving forward...

As trumpeter swans die, Minnesota lawmakers consider banning lead jigs and fishing tackle Greg Stanley, Star Tribune © Brian Peterson/20063279A/TNS Two state lawmakers from Maplewood, with the strong support of north metro watershed districts, have again introduced legislation to remove toxic lead from fishing tackle. Waterfowl including swans confuse lead sinkers for stones, consume them as part of digestion and die. The problem plays out every winter as swans, like these that winter by the dozens on the... MINNEAPOLIS — State lawmakers are looking at banning lead fishin...

As trumpeter swans die, Minnesota lawmakers consider banning lead jigs and fishing tackle Educational campaigns about toxic effects in lakes have had little effect.  February 24, 2021 — 11:02am Text size Copy shortlink: State lawmakers are looking at banning lead fishing tackle, targeting the most common sinkers and jigs on the market. The small bits of lead, which have been building up on lake bottoms for decades, are poisoning and killing trumpeter swans, loons, bald eagles and other wildlife. Swans and loons are especially vul...