LOCAL NEWS

Fishing report: Anglers catching limits of sunnies, walleye

Fishing has been great in the Osakis area.

By Heather Huwe, Intern Reporter , July 23, 2010

Tamarack Swamp nature walk coming July 22

The Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District and the city of Woodbury will lead a tour along some of the Tamarack Swamp boardwalk and trails to identify plants and celebrate the seasonal beauty of the park on Thursday, July 22, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

July 16, 2010

No horsin’ around: county blocks unofficial park access

Washington County doesn’t want people using a makeshift entrance to Lake Elmo Park Reserve.

By Scott Wente , July 14, 2010

Geneva Road awaits upgrade that bicyclists will like

It’s been about eight years in the making but it appears that a one-mile stretch of Geneva Road is headed for a major upgrade.

By Al Edenloff , July 14, 2010

Volunteers needed to monitor lakes

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is seeking volunteers for its Citizen Stream and Citizen Lake Monitoring programs.

July 14, 2010

Camping out at Carver Lake

Dozens of local families pitched tents, grilled hot dogs and slept under the stars Friday at Carver Lake as part of a city-sponsored program.

July 12, 2010

Disc golfing gets another whirl

A new golf course will open Saturday in Alexandria but you can leave your bag, spiked shoes and clubs at home. This one is for disc golfers. A grand opening for the new 18-hole course, located behind or north of the Alexandria Area YMCA building, is set for Saturday, July 10 from noon to 2 p.m. (Watch for signs on the YMCA entrance road.) The event will feature food, beverages, prizes and fun, say organizers. Local disc golf experts will be on hand to teach people the basics of this popular and growing sport.

By Al Edenloff , July 09, 2010

Courtesy on the Trail

Whether on foot or on wheels, countless people utilize the scenic Central Lakes Trail each day. While strolling, dashing or gliding along, the use of common courtesy on the trail is crucial to ensuring the safety and enjoyment of everyone.

By Marit Aaseng, Intern Reporter , July 09, 2010

Disc golfing gets another whirl

A new golf course will open Saturday in Alexandria but you can leave your bag, spiked shoes and clubs at home.

By Al Edenloff , July 09, 2010

Officials investigate reports of mountain lion sightings

While some reports of a possible mountain lion in the Jamestown area have been investigated by the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, it appears most sightings that may have occurred in the last weeks have gone unreported, according to Rodd Compson, assistant wildlife biologist with Game and Fish in Jamestown.

By Keith Norman , July 08, 2010

KRLT achieves protection for Quarry Road acreage

The Kinnickinnic River Land Trust reached its challenging goal of raising $1.2 million to acquire the 112.8-acre site along Quarry Road, once slated for a housing development. It closes on the property Thursday, July 15, and immediately signs the land over as a gift to the DNR.

July 02, 2010

Photographer finds bald eagle released through Carpenter Nature Center’s banding program

Near Crystal Falls, Mich., in 1998 someone pulled out a gun and shot a bald eagle. Twice. The eagle was discovered shortly thereafter, but the prognosis wasn’t good. Twelve years later, the outlook is much different for that eagle. The amazing story began in 1998 when the injured eagle was put on board a Northwest Airlines flight, flown to The Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota and surgically repaired. The bird was banded through the Carpenter Nature Center in Hastings, then released 13 weeks after landing in Minnesota.

By Chad Richardson , July 02, 2010

Photographer finds bald eagle released through Carpenter Nature Center’s banding program

Near Crystal Falls, Mich., in 1998 someone pulled out a gun and shot a bald eagle. Twice. The eagle was discovered shortly thereafter, but the prognosis wasn’t good. Twelve years later, the outlook is much different for that eagle.

By Chad Richardson , July 02, 2010

Lake Carlos State Park to host workshop on camping basics

Learn to camp or refresh rusty camping skills at Lake Carlos State Park on August 19 during an overnight, “I Can Camp!” workshop.

July 02, 2010

County will spend $2.7 million to preserve land

The fifth project application round for the Farmland and Natural Areas Program moved closer to completion this week.

By Jane Lightbourn , June 28, 2010