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MINNESOTA WALLEYE OPENER: Ice or no ice? That is the question

Late spring complicates scenario going into Saturday’s Minnesota walleye opener

By Brad Dokken , May 05, 2013

TALKIN WITH DOKKEN: Will the ice melt fast enough for walleye opener

Brad Dokken answers the question: So is the ice going to be off Minnesota’s lakes in time for Saturday’s walleye opener?

By Brad Dokken , May 05, 2013

U of M Tree workshop is Wednesday

WORTHINGTON — University of Minnesota Extension will host a tree assessment workshop from 1:30 to 3 p.m., Wednesday, at the University of Minnesota Extension Regional Center, 1527 Prairie Dr., Worthington.

April 29, 2013

DNR warns warmer weather could make ice dangerous

With several days of temperatures hovering above and below freezing, 32°F, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding everyone not to let their guard down when traveling out on a frozen lake, river or pond.

January 09, 2013

Somerset ice fishing tournament has date moved up one month

There’s a new date for this year’s Somerset Youth Athletic Association Ice Fishing Contest.

December 13, 2012

Becker County sheriff issues ice warning Tuesday after fish houses start sinking

Deteriorating ice conditions on Little Detroit Lake caused the Becker County Sheriff’s Department to issue an ice warning on Tuesday.

December 28, 2011

Ice out April 22

Lake Osakis finally sheds last of ice

By Amy Chaffins , April 27, 2011

Angler makes special trip to ice fish at derby here

At least 68 fish were caught this weekend at the third annual Jamestown Rural Fire Department Fishing Derby — and one of those was an early birthday present for an angler.

By Ben Rodgers , February 21, 2011

Beltrami County issues warning of poor ice conditions

Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Management and Boat and Water Division is fielding calls today regarding the state of lake accesses in the area.

February 17, 2011

Ice house drives itself to the fish

If necessity is the mother of invention, then what’s laziness? An equally powerful motivational tool, says Tom Roering.

By Sarah Smith , February 14, 2011

Ice Fishing Challenge moves to Lake Agnes Saturday

More than 3,000 people will gather on the ice of Lake Agnes in Alexandria Saturday, February 12, as the 11th annual ice fishing challenge gets under way.

February 11, 2011

Chasing walleyes through the ice

In many areas of the Midwest, we are entering a time of year when walleye fishing through the ice can be pretty good. In some states, or in parts of some states, walleye season closes and walleyes can’t be targeted, but in those areas where you can still chase walleyes, the bite can be very rewarding. Here’s how you can get in on the action.

By By Bob Jensen, Fishing the Midwest , February 04, 2011

Ice fishing now can still be good

We are entering the mid-winter ice-fishing season. Ice-fishing this time of year can be productive, but it can also be challenging. If we have answers for those challenges, we can be successful at catching fish through the ice. Following are some of the challenges and some ideas for meeting those challenges.

By By Bob Jensen, Fishing the Midwest , January 14, 2011

Tips for a good ice fishing season

Ice fishing is in full swing across the Midwest. Although you still have to be careful out there, anglers are on the ice and they’re getting bit. Following are some ideas of how you can get bit on the ice more this winter. On early ice it’s a good idea not to move around too much. The ice is thin and often there’s not much snow on it. The fish are right below us, and often times they’re not too deep. They can detect us much easier, and when they know we’re there, they sometimes get spooky.

By By Bob Jensen, Fishing the Midwest , December 17, 2010

On thin ice

Thinking about taking the snowmobile or fish house out? Hold your horses!

By Al Edenloff , December 15, 2010