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Walleye woes on Mille Lacs won't affect Minnesota diners
Kristen Leigh Painter, Star Tribune|Aug 11, 2015
Commercial walleye fishing is banned in Minnesota, so nearly all of the state's commercial walleye supply comes from Canada. Rest assured, Minnesota diners, you can still order walleye - blackened, fried or grilled. The Lake Mille Lacs walleye crisis has created a whirl of anxiety for resort owners, anglers and politicians. It has not, and will not, affect area restaurants and grocery stores that sell the fish. The reason: Nearly all of the state's commercial walleye supply comes from Canada. Mi...