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Drawdown on Swan Lake progressing very slowly

By Joe Albert Staff Writer Nicollet, Minn. — While water isn’t flowing out of Swan Lake as fast as officials hoped, it is progressing nonetheless. The water’s going down about one-quarter inch per day, and

Mdewakanton band to exercise treaty claims

By Joe Albert Staff Writer St. Paul – For the first time in more than 100 years, Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Community members netted in the place where they believe they were placed on earth. That

Red Lake Band, DNR: Fishery is in great shape

By Joe Albert Staff Writer Bemidji, Minn. – While Red Lake supports what officials call a surplus of spawning-sized walleyes, both the DNR and Red Lake Band of Chippewa plan to play it safe in

Tournaments/Contests

Jan. 21: Brainerd Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza, 12 noon-3 p.m., Gull Lake. For more info call Bob Slaybaugh, 1-800-950-9461. Jan. 22: Annual Isanti KC Family Ice Fishing Contest, 1-3 p.m., Green Lake, Hwy 47 &

Fridley may take steps to curb goose problems

By Tim Spielman Associate Editor Fridley, Minn. — Officials in the metropolitan city of Fridley are afraid their residents may be just a bit too friendly when it comes to geese and ducks. Incessant feeding

2-million-acre target highlights duck plan

Plus, a million breeding ducks By Joe Albert Staff Writer St. Cloud, Minn. — Nearly a year after discussions about it began, the DNR has released an ambitious plan to restore ducks and duck hunting

Marginal ice conditions not helping hard-water anglers

By Glen Schmitt Contributing Writer St. Paul — Warm weather, snow, slush, thin ice, and fewer anglers have captured headlines during the ice fishing season. Although January is nearly half over, ice conditions remain unpredictable

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