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St. Paul The Minnesota Lottery is defending its operations after an environmental group’s report that concludes it costs far more to run the lottery here than in comparable states. The Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy

Water levels low and dropping fast By Glen Schmitt Staff Writer Cass Lake, Minn. Ice is no longer an issue throughout the state. Low water levels and the possibility of fires are, however, thanks to

The tournament is based in City Park in Walker. In addition to the tourney, there are several exhibits, educational activities, and a carnival for youth anglers. Entry fee for the event is $480 per two-person

NORTHEAST METRO The crappie and sunfish bites have started in three to four feet of water on White Bear Lake, Forest Lake, and Island Lake. The bigger fish are more active when the sun is

Field Editor St. Paul Dave Overland has resigned from the Game and Fish Fund Budget Oversight Committee over frustration that politically savvy special interest groups are getting below-cost services from the DNR while hunters and

Conservation groups encourage hunters to contact their legislators By Tim Spielman Associate Editor St. Paul Joe Hoppe, a first-term state Republican representative from Chaska, says making dove hunt supporters of some legislators will be a

Mahoney’s presentation is entitled, “Coming Home to Our Past: Modern Man’s Struggle for Nature.” Mahoney, a native of Newfoundland, is a biologist and writer. This year he was made executive director and chair of the

The entry fee is $5. Pre-register at any Gander Mountain store until April 25. On-site registration is $6. Contest headquarters are at Lord Fletcher’s on Lake Minnetonka.

April 12: 2003 Wisconsin Conservation Hall of Fame induction ceremony, Sentry Theater, Stevens Point. May 10: Random Lake Rod & Gun Club Brat Fry, Trap Shoot, Raffle & All Lakes Fishing Contest at Random Lake