Minnesota and News

	Title	Issue
	Flooding washed away trout year-class or two By Joe Albert Associate Editor	June 2012
	Major overhaul in management on Lake Mille Lacs? For a number of years, Minnesota DNR Fisheries officials have noticed a disturbing trend regarding the walleye population in Lake Mille Lacs By Tim Spielman Associate Editor	June 2012
	Aquatic Invasive Species violation rate climbing in Minnesota It’s still early in the boating year, but conservation officers already are finding a higher percentage of violations related to aquatic invasive species (AIS) than they did last year By Joe Albert Associate Editor	June 2012
	Fishing report: Not a bad season in Minnesota The first five weeks of the walleye season have presented some surprises and some unexpected challenges for anglers across the state. By Glen Schmitt Staff Writer	June 2012
	Felony conviction in Minnesota fish contest case It isn’t often Brian Lutes prosecutes someone charged with cheating at fishing contests, but the odd case that wrapped up at last week’s sentencing will be memorable By Tim Spielman Associate Editor	June 2012
	For Mille Lacs, the bite goes on The first couple weeks of walleye fishing on Lake Mille Lacs won’t set any records, but the fishing’s been very good indeed By Tim Spielman Associate Editor	June 2012
	Minnesota COs looking into abandoned nets DNR Conservation Officer Mark Mathy easily can point to more enjoyable – and more scent-free – aspects of his job. By Tim Spielman Associate Editor	June 2012
	Early season report: Fishing license sales climb; AIS violation rate down A warm spring and delightful weather on opening weekend of the walleye season mean license sales are running well ahead of last year. By Joe Albert Associate Editor	May 2012
	Weather excellent, walleye action not bad either Not everyone caught walleyes during last weekend’s fishing opener, but even those who didn’t couldn’t find much to complain about given the fine weather. By Glen Schmitt Staff Writer	May 2012
	Minnesota Rep. Cravaack takes a shot at ‘six-pack’ rule U.S. Rep. Chip Cravaack is seeking to eliminate some of the federal hurdles to guiding on popular Minnesota waters like Lake Mille Lacs. By Tim Spielman Associate Editor	May 2012