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Wolves in northern Minnesota

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A captive wolf at the International Wolf Center in Ely, Minn.
MPR Photo/Bob Kelleher

By every indication, the number of wolves in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan is likely to be going up again.

Beyond a few months in 2007, the region's wolves have been under Federal protection since 1974, and the animals are prospering - much to the chagrin of cattle farmers, deer hunters and some pet owners.

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The remains of "Missy," a 5-year-old St. Bernard dog and pet of Cheryl Anderson of Ely. Missy was killed by a wolf or wolves behind Anderson's house.
MPR Photo/Bob Kelleher
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A captive wolf at the International Wolf Center in Ely, Minn.
MPR Photo/Bob Kelleher
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Wolves roam in the wilderness on Thursday, February 11, 2010 near the Minnesota-Wisconsin border.
MPR Photo/Derek Montgomery