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Wildlife refuge in western North Dakota earns its own merits next to well-known park

It’s a unique spot and a stark contrast from what the Theodore Roosevelt National Park has to offer to the southwest. Visitors looking for a hike around a lake with a chance to spot captivating wildlife will surely enjoy their time at the Lake Ilo National Wildlife Refuge.

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Frisch: New Year’s resolutions with a fishing rod in hand

The start to the new year has Alexandria area guide Mike Frisch thinking about what he wants to accomplish on the water throughout 2022.

January 13, 2022 12:33 PM

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Fish for free this weekend in Minnesota, Wisconsin

In Minnesota, you have to have a kid along; in Wisconsin, anyone can fish for free.

January 12, 2022 09:00 AM

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Show highlights art and science of decoy carving

Carvers from Park Rapids, Detroit Lakes, New York Mills and Wadena, among others, gathered to sell their handiwork at a Saturday, Dec. 4 show hosted by the Park Rapids Chapter of Minnesota Darkhouse & Angling Association.

December 11, 2021 06:00 PM

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Minnesota’s new musky record is official

The giant was caught Nov. 22 on Mille Lacs Lake.

December 06, 2021 01:12 PM

By John Myers

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Dokken: Experts weigh in on hot ice fishing destinations

Lake of the Woods, Devils Lake, Upper Red Lake and Lake Winnipeg all rank highly as prime ice fishing spots, but don't overlook smaller North Dakota lakes and sloughs.

December 04, 2021 06:00 AM

By Brad Dokken

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Brainerd ranks first among top ice fishing destinations in the U.S.

In a news release, FishingBooker ranked Brainerd, Minnesota, area first with Lake Habeeb in Maryland and Devils Lake in North Dakota following behind.

December 03, 2021 09:38 AM

By Brad Dokken

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Virtual ice fishing learning sessions on tap over the coming weeks

During the Fargo Ice Fishing Show, which opens Friday, Dec. 10, and continues through Sunday, Dec. 12, all of the show seminars will be available virtually on Facebook Live, in addition to in-person at Scheels Arena in Fargo. And ice fishing celebrity Brian "Bro" Brosdahl is offering his virtual "Bro Road Show" Tuesday night ice fishing sessions on Facebook Live through December.

December 03, 2021 07:30 AM

By Brad Dokken

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Frisch: The do-nothing bobber rig catches fish

The last couple winter fishing seasons, the importance of minnows presented in a “do nothing” fashion under bobbers has been obvious to Mike Frisch in catching more crappies and walleyes.

December 02, 2021 06:00 PM

By By Mike Frisch / Special to Forum News Service

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Muskie weighed at UPS Store challenging Minnesota record

The official state record for the heaviest muskie — a 54-pound fish caught on Lake Winnibigoshish — has stood since 1957.

November 25, 2021 07:36 AM

By Dave Orrick / St. Paul Pioneer Press

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Frisch: Keys to getting on early-ice walleyes

Minnesota fishing guide Mike Frisch lays out his strategy for getting the most out of what can be the best ice fishing of the season for walleyes during the first safe ice of the winter.

November 19, 2021 07:01 AM

By J.J. Perry

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Among the gloom of Minnesota water pollution, a glimmer in the Red River Valley

Lawndale Creek restoration project helps clean water in Buffalo River while providing trout habitat in unlikely place

November 18, 2021 06:00 PM

By Mike McFeely

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Infamous anniversary: 100 years of sea lamprey in the Great Lakes

Invading parasite decimated fish populations until a chemical poison was developed to kill their larvae.

November 16, 2021 06:00 PM

By John Myers