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Posted: Fri 9:00 AM, May 04, 2012

DNR Wants Loch Ness Sculpture Removed From River

Posted Friday, May 4, 2012 --- 9:00 a.m.

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources isn't too happy about the mysterious appearance of a Loch Ness monster poking its long neck out of the Chippewa River in Eau Claire.

The DNR wants the Loch Ness sculpture removed by the person who put it there because it's an illegal obstruction to a navigable waterway. DNR spokesman Dan Baumann says the monster needs to be removed sooner rather than later because it's a public safety concern.

A person claiming to be the creator emailed the Eau Claire Leader-Telegram (http://bit.ly/ILl70C ) and said the sculpture would be removed in the next 10 days. The Menards home improvement chain is interested in acquiring the guerrilla art. The Eau Claire retailer says its retention ponds would be a good home for the Loch Ness monster.

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Information from: Leader-Telegram, http://www.leadertelegram.com/

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by kk Location: Madison on May 4, 2012 at 03:27 PM

The DNR is worried about a statue in the river, but is not concerned about open pit mining in northern WI that will ruin the environment, nor are they concerned about relaxed water quality standards recently passed into law. I can see the DNR has its priorities in order.

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by SETH Location: WINDSOR on May 4, 2012 at 10:44 AM

Hey Beth, isn't it great to be able to post all these snide comments anonymously??

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- by Anon on May 4, 2012 at 03:21 PM in reply to SETH
  
  It sure is, it sure is.
  
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- by Beth on May 4, 2012 at 03:22 PM in reply to SETH
  
  Why "Seth"!! did I hit a nerve??? :-)
  
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- by REALLY? on May 4, 2012 at 04:50 PM in reply to SETH
  
  Exactly Seth! And these are the people who consider themselves educated....
  
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by Beth Location: WI on May 4, 2012 at 09:44 AM

Menards is interested in obtaining it? Does it have a likeness to Scott Walker in the face?? :-)

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- by Anonymous on May 4, 2012 at 01:12 PM in reply to Beth
  
  Seriously? You just HAVE to bring politics into it???
  
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  - by Beth on May 4, 2012 at 03:29 PM in reply to
    
    Come on it's funny!! Everyone knows Menards has given Walker money ... Get a sense of humor!! geesh
    
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