A new University of Minnesota study has found that when lakes were infested with two common aquatic invasive species — zebra mussels and spiny waterflea — young walleye didn’t grow as large as quickly, as they did before the invaders arrived. The Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center study focused on nine large Minnesota lakes that are… Read More

It was a great day of baseball for the age 14-15 Orange Sox’s as they defeated Barnesville purple in the semi-finals 14-1.  In the finals, the Orange Sox’s defeated DGF2 11-0, winning the Northeast Division Tournament last week. The title game was in Dilworth.  Pictured, back row, Coach Spencer Paulson, Esteban Garza, Peyton Blakeway, Timmy Guler, Justin… Read More

Anglers can weigh in on whether to keep fewer bluegills from some Minnesota lakes as a way to protect and improve the size profile of one of the state’s most prized and frequently caught fish.  Minnesota Department of Natural Resources area fisheries staff worked with local anglers and angling groups to identify lakes where bluegill size… Read More

Despite COVID-ravaged season, Pelican hosting big 12-team tourney Aug. 6-8 It’s been a dismal year on the diamonds—from major league ballparks all the way down to the Pelican Rapids fields.  The Pelican Rapids Baseball Association patched together Babe Ruth play for young players from under age ten to age 18.  It hasn’t been easy. Schedules have been erratic;… Read More

Fishing can be a highlight of summer for many people. Anyone who wants to learn more about where to fish can find a helpful collection of online information on the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Learn to Fish page. The page includes links that let anglers find more information about lakes, rivers and streams, and… Read More