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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 […]

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.

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

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

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

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

NORTHEAST METRO Clear Lake, School Section Lake, and Coon Lake are giving up numbers of crappies in 15 to 20 feet of water. Northern pike remain active on most lakes throughout the area. Look to Forest Lake, Little Lake, and White Bear Lake for some decent sunfish action in 12 to 15 feet of water.

Following a 5:30 p.m. social hour and 7 p.m. dinner, the awards program will begin at 8 p.m. during which several outstanding citizens will be awarded for their role in conservation in the state. Guest emcee is Mike Max, of WCCO radio. Tickets are $35 per person. For more information, call the MWA at (952)

Feb. 3-4: The Basics of Fly Tying. A hands-on fly tying class taught by Darrell Toliver. Class begins Sat. 9 a.m. and ends Sunday 9 p.m. Fee of $99/person or $90/Friends of Mosquito Hill includes an overnight stay in a private, secluded lodge on the Wolf River, four meals, all materials, use of fly tying