Twiest ends golf season at state
Cook County junior Zack Twiest didn’t finish as high as he would have hoped at the state golf meet, but the fact he made it is quite an achievement. After all, with its short summers, abbreviated springs and sometimes little or no fall, northern Minnesota isn’t known as an incubator for scratch golfers. Full Story
Summer baseball musings
The weather this June has been downright forgettable. Even when we get a nice day of weather, we still get at least a two-hour dose of rain. As a father of four, it has been tough to get outside and enjoy all that Cook County has to offer. While single guys and young couples can brave the elements on a hike with relative ease, it is a bit more work with little ones. Full Story
The Great Minnesota Fish Book
a great read
Although the author of The
Great Minnesota Fish Book
no longer lives in Minnesota—author Tom Dickson now resides in Montana— the Minnesota native more than ably catalogs the diverse species that swim in Minnesota’s 10,000 lakes. Full Story
Hero to zero
This past week of guiding has been a rollercoaster of fishing. One day they are jumping into the boat and the next day there is very little action of any kind. Guiding is a funny business to be in. If you slam fish, like we have been in Northern Light Lake, the customers leave thinking you are some kind of Jedi master fisherman and they are ready to name their first born child after you. Full Story
Where are the fish biting?
It’s summer and the fish are biting! Anglers have reported to the folks at Buck’s Hardware that fishing is good. Full Story
Don’t let hitchhikers catch a ride on your boat or trailer
Boating and fishing on lakes and rivers is a treasured Minnesota pastime. Protecting these lakes and rivers from invasive plants and animals requires us all to use extra care when hauling boats from one lake to another this summer, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Full Story
Canoe racing tradition continues July 21
A tradition for over 30 years, the Gunflint Trail Canoe Races will offer an evening of Northwoods fun on Wednesday, July 21. The Gunflint Lodge waterfront will be buzzing with activity starting at 4 p.m. with food, games, socializing and of course—canoe racing. Full Story
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