February 9, 2001

The show, which also features seminars, stage entertainment by Da Blooze Bros., and other events, takes place at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. Show hours are 5-10 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, noon to 10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $7 for adults 18 […]

Fox Lake just seemed like a good place for some muskies. The lake exceeds 1,000 acres, winterkill isn’t a problem, there’s a diverse forage base, and there’s really no other muskie lake in the southern Minnesota area. Plus, locals thought it a good idea. So, in 1999, about 500 one- and two-year-old muskies of the

Devil’s Lake in North Dakota has been on my “to do” list for years, so a buddy and I decided to skip the Super Bowl (good thinking, huh?) and spend two days chasing perch and walleyes on huge Devil’s Lake. The last time I fished this body of water, it was a small fraction of

PERM Lake Mille Lacs Area Chap. on the second Thursday of the month, 7:30 p.m., at the Wahkon City Hall for more info. call 320-676-8834. Mar. 3: PERM Wild Game Dinner. 6:30 p.m. at the Earle Brown Heritage Ctr, Brooklyn Center. For more info contact PERM at 763-441-6869 or Jim at 763-561-6603. April 21: PERM

Feb. 9-11: Ducks Unlimited Greenwing State Convention will be held at the Holiday Inn, St. Cloud starting at 3:00 p.m on Feb. 9., Contact Dave Stensland at 507-435-2013 or 1-500-274-9334 for more info. Feb. 10: The North Country Bowhunters Chapter of Safari Club Intl. is having a banquet at the Oakdale Prom Center in Oakdale.

The park was expected to re-open on Feb 7 or 8, depending on how quickly clean-up work progresses. A candlelight ski scheduled for Feb. 10 may be re-scheduled due to debris remaining on trails. Those interested in visiting the park are asked to check the DNR web site www.dnr.state.mn.us or call the DNR Information Center

12 noon til 4 p.m. For more info & tickets call 218-647-8925 or www.upperredlakecrappiecontest.com Aug. 4-5: The Thief River Falls Archery Club will be hosting it’s 50th Annual Outdoor 3-D Archery Tournament. Call Dana Klos at 218-681-7592 for more info.

Jan. 4-Feb 13: SKI JETS FOR YOUTH – Tues., Thurs., Sat., or Sun. Learn how to cross country ski. Six sessions. Cost: $75/child. Jan. 17-Feb 26: The University of Minnesota Adult Enrichment Sessions. Includes snowshoe clinics, cross-country skiing, building a fly rod, fly tying and indoor rock climbing. For more info call/email Todd Tratz at

ALEXANDRIA AREA Expect an evening crappie bite on Smith Lake, Maple Lake, and Lake Mary in 22 feet of water. Lake Carlos is producing enough walleyes to keep things interesting during the evening hours in 20 feet and Lake Reno has produced walleyes in 5 to 7 feet of water. Lake Henry is a safe