Outdoornews
May 20, 2021
District 1 – Baudette area
CO Ben Huener (Roseau) investigated an arson fire and checked anglers during the opening weekend of fishing. Enforcement action was taken for burning without a burn permit, angling with extra lines, angling without a license, and operating an unregistered, motorized kayak.
CO Aaron Larson (Baudette) worked primarily angling enforcement. Larson spent time on the Rainy River and Lake of the Woods. Violations found included no angling license in possession, failure to have a throwable flotation device on a boat, illegal bait, and angling with an extra line.
CO Corey Sura (Baudette) attended the annual Lake of the Woods meeting involving various area agencies, resorts, and the tourism bureau. Sura also assisted with an ATV safety class in Roseau and issued nuisance-beaver permits.
Crow Wing County Sheriff Scott Goddard said dozens of law enforcement agencies across the state and nation are facing similar challenges in filling positions and he doesn’t expect that to change anytime soon. The sheer number of agencies hiring means applicants have their choice of locales and competition is stiff, including from other local agencies, Goddard noted.
The Thumper Pond Resort had to lay off about 80 employees in 2020 because of the pandemic. Written By: Tanner Robinson | ×
Two signs advertising the Minnesota Governor s Fishing Opener flap in the wind outside the Thumper Pond Resort s lodge Friday, May 14. Finn Harrison / WDAY
OTTERTAIL, Minn. It was a calm before the storm on Otter Tail Lake Friday, May 14, as very few boats were out on the water, and the some of the only sounds heard were waves crashing on the shore.
However, fishers like James Klick of Long Prairie, Minn., still got a jump start, and made sure his boat was ready for walleye season to start.
These demonstration projects will give the department valuable insight into how they should tackle future infrastructure initiatives throughout the state.
Wed May 12, 2021 - Midwest Edition #10
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Farm-Rite Equipment concluded its spring 2021 circuit of open houses on April 24, at its Dassel, Minn., branch. Farm-Rite s other locations in Willmar, Long Prairie and St. Cloud held similar events earlier this spring.
More than 250 guests, plenty of food and sunshine made this first open house in nearly two years a huge success.
Factory representatives were on hand to answer questions; guests had a chance to win door prizes; and parts discounts were offered to those in attendance. We look forward to this every year with our customers, said David Cox, sales manager of Farm-Rite. With the cancellation last year, it was difficult as we use this as an opportunity to see our customers face to face.