2009 Fisherman's Picnic Trail Run
Top Ten finishers - MEN'S - 5 Mile Race Place Top Ten finishers - WOMEN'S - 5 Mile Race Place MEN'S - 5 Mile Race-Walk Place WOMEN'S - 5 Mile Race-Walk Place Full Story
Softball Champs!
Photo courtesy of the team The Eden Prairie Sox won the Fisherman's Picnic Softball Tournament, going 4-0 to add the 2009 title to their 2003 and 2006 wins. Several members of the team, comprised of players from the Eden Prairie area, have competed at the tourney for nearly 20 years. The team also won the Eden Prairie Silver Monday League title the night after winning the Fisherman's crown. Members of the team are (L-R, front) Jon Nelson, Gino Gori, Pat Linder, Jason Holthus, Brett Lamb. (L-R, back) Brian Maginnis, Randy Kellogg, Mike Sandness, Ron Copeland, Brian Erickson, James Kruchten. Full Story
Voyageur games at National Monument
The Grand Portage National Monument had a great Rendezvous weekend with approximately 3,800 visitors over the three-day event. The voyageur encampment also had a record number of 142 camps and 300 reenactors. Several canoes traversed the bay. There was a partner's arrival ceremony and business meeting in the Great Hall. Full Story
Buck's Big Fish Report
Where are the fish biting?
Walleye Releases Local anglers stopping by Buck's Hardware in Grand Marais report that walleyes are biting on Lake Saganaga. John recommends fishing in the weed lines in 12 - 15 feet of water, drifting leeches. Other fishermen have had luck in 30 feet using a jig and minnow. Full Story
Berry prime time
I just got back from Hayward, Wisconsin for the annual family reunion at the lake. My brothers and I fished a lot more than we usually do, but still no muskies. I normally do not fish very much when I go to Wisconsin, but it was a little too chilly for swimming and water skiing, so we went fishing. Full Story
Wild Wildlife
Nancy Ullrich on the Gunflint Trail had another wonderful wildlife photography experience on July 29. While out on a ride on some of her family's favorite back roads, they encountered five wolf pups. Two of the gangling pups are pictured. Full Story
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