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Michael Anderson, of Minneapolis, MN caught and released this 48-inch flathead catfish on the Minnesota River July 6, 2026.

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Michael Anderson, of Minneapolis, MN caught and released this 48-inch flathead catfish on the Minnesota River July 6, 2026.

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