Study finds pesticides in plants used as butterfly habitat

Researchers found pesticide levels known to be harmful to monarch butterflies in milkweed plants sold at retail stores in 15 states, including Minnesota. This is a morning update from MPR News, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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