Aug. 31, 2012

GILBERT - Zebra mussels have been discovered in Gilbert Pit near Gilbert in St. Louis County, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) said Wednesday.

Following an initial report by persons recreating in Gilbert Pit (also known locally as Lake Ore-Be-Gone), further inspections were made by a DNR invasive species specialist to confirm the extent of the infestation.

Adult zebra mussels were located in abundance approximately 250 yards south of the pit’s boat acce...