Anglers urged to get the lead out

05/09/2008 12:00 AM
As you go through your tackle box to get ready for the 2008 fishing opener, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency encourages anglers to switch to lead-free fishing tackle.

Life jackets a must for anglers on ice-chilled waters

05/08/2008 12:00 AM
An unexpected dip in this year’s late-thawing lakes could cause cold-water shock, warn officials at the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

Free admission June 1 to Minnesota state parks and recreation areas

05/08/2008 12:00 AM
Minnesotans won’t need a vehicle permit to visit state parks and recreation areas during the June 1 open house.

Minnesota's fishing opener on ice?

05/07/2008 12:00 AM
Small waves kissed the shoreline of Fish Lake just north of Duluth on Monday morning. A pontoon boat purred up to the landing at Hi-Banks Resort. From somewhere out on the lake came the high, clear call of a loon.

Northbound gobblers

05/06/2008 12:00 AM
NEAR BARNUM, Minn. — The Earth will need to rotate for another half hour before Carlton County catches the first gray light of morning, but Greg Bernu is hunkered down and ready.

Outdoors issues may hinge on funding deal

05/05/2008 12:00 AM
ST. PAUL -- Proposed fishing regulation changes afloat in the Minnesota Legislature could get tangled in an end-of-session fight over an advisory council that would recommend outdoors funding decisions if voters approve a ballot measure this fall.