March 15, 2002

Pearl Lake and Grand Lake are producing sunfish and a few crappies in eight to 14 feet of water. Look to Cedar Island Lake and Horseshoe Lake for suspended crappies over 22 feet of water. Mark’s Gas & Bait (320) 251-1567 SAUK CENTRE AREA Before the snow and cold hit, the north end of Sauk […]

May 18: Lura Lake Assoc. Annual Lake Fair at Daley Park on Lura Lake near Mapleton. For more info call Robert Brush at 507-893-4438.

Dick Cabela, owner and founder of Cabela’s was on hand March 5 at the Owatonna store to announce the honors at a special ceremony. Cabela’s in recent years has expanded its business from outdoors catalogs to a number of stores, primarily in the Midwest. “The success of our stores is the direct result of our

Correspondent Madison Natural Resources Board (NRB) meetings can seem a bit mundane. But for some, a board meeting is an education; a rare opportunity to listen in on decisions that guide resource management in this state. For others, it’s a chance to say what’s on their minds. Smelt and Zone T issues were just a

The show features a shed antler competition and an air rifle shoot. New products will be featured at the Classic, and seminars will be held throughout the event. Show hours are 3-10 p.m. on Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $7 for adults,

Madison Wisconsin Sen. Dave Zien’s proposed Personal Protection Act (PPA, Senate Bill 357) passed an emotional hurdle in the Assembly last week, but the window for passage in the Senate is slowly closing as the current legislative session winds down this week. As of press time, the bill’s supporters said they believe they have the

Mar. 21: Ottertail Lakes Chapter NWTF Membership Fundraiser at Jerry’s Village Inn, Ottertail. Social: 5:30, dinner at 7 p.m. For more info call John Carlson at 218-367-2810. Mar. 22: Faribault DU Banquet at Faribault American Legion starting at 5 p.m. For more info call Jay Reuvers at 507-332-9814. Mar. 23: Iron Range TIP Banquet at

“The omnibus budget bill prohibits hiring of any permanent or temporary employees until July 1, 2003,” says DNR Assistant Commissioner Brad Moore, “with exceptions for positions necessary to perform essential government services.” Moore says the DNR is seeking to clarify how the hiring freeze will affect the agency. The agency considers seasonal firefighters and state

Mar. 6: Fur, Fin & Feather Club meeting at the VFW in Golden Valley at 11:30 a.m. Guest speaker is Hugh Price of the Minnesota Deer Classic. For more info call John Hanson at 763-392-6214 Minnesota Pole Benders Fishing Club, meeting held the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m., Lakeville VFW at 8790