by Kim Benjamin | Jul 11, 2018 | Home Page Slider, Sports/Outdoors
State Parks Offer A Solution For Restless Kids By Harland Hiemstra, Department of Natural Resources Information Officer It’s the dreaded mid-summer whine no parent wants to hear, a cross between the sound of a pesky mosquito and a whimpering puppy: “Mom,...
by Kim Benjamin | Jun 11, 2018 | Home Page Slider, Sports/Outdoors
Prepare Now For A Safe Boating Season By Deborah Locke Before hitting the water for the first time this spring, boaters should ensure their boats, equipment and safety items are in legal and proper working order, the Department of Natural Resources said....
by Kim Benjamin | May 25, 2018 | Sports/Outdoors
Minnesota Anglers And Boaters Need To Pay Attention To Aquatic Invasive Species Laws This weekend’s fishing opener comes with a reminder for Minnesotans to continue to follow the laws to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species, according to the...
by Kim Benjamin | May 25, 2018 | Home Page Blog, Sports/Outdoors
Teaching The Whole Family To Camp, Paddle, Mountain Bike And Fish By Deborah Locke Registration has started for the “I Can!” programs at Minnesota State Parks. Beginners of all ages are encouraged to sign up and learn outdoor skills that can be enjoyed for a...
by Kim Benjamin | May 25, 2018 | Sports/Outdoors
From The Hook To The Frying Pan: An Introduction To Catfish Fishing By Harland Hiemstra, DNR information officer Consider the lowly catfish. With its whisker-like barbels and flattened face, it might not be the prettiest fish swimming in Minnesota’s waters. But...
by Kim Benjamin | Apr 19, 2018 | Sports/Outdoors
Hmong Champion Duarn “The Storm” Vue To Fight For WBA Championship In Oshkosh By Kate Wyman Duarn Vue didn’t know his life would change the day he walked into a Madison, WI, gym. Then 24, he had just moved to Madison from his childhood home of Sheboygan, where he had...