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Northland Outdoors

Spicer, Minnesota, angler ties a state record

Aaron Ardoff targets big bluegills for the thrill of the hunt, but on a recent Sunday, he and his fishing pals were just out for the fun of it when he landed a hybrid sunfish that ties a state weight-based record.

Weather

Winter Storm Izzy brings new snowfall to region

Inclement weather proceeded throughout much of the day, with an expected 6 to 10 inches of snowfall from the storm being expected by the time the storm started tapering off in Kandiyohi County on Friday evening.

January 14, 2022 04:00 PM

Northland Outdoors

Big outdoors matter for small sporting goods store

Pete's Surplus is a pop and son operated sporting goods store that continues to enjoy strong patronage in the face of competition from big destination stores. Friendly service, its location in an area with lots of outdoor opportunities, and a wide variety of camping, fishing and hunting gear along with military surplus, groceries, boots and more make it a favorite stop with many.

October 04, 2021 06:00 PM

Northland Outdoors

Minnesota state parks remain a 'hot' destination

State parks are enjoying a repeat of last year's surge in numbers. Activities, programming and visitors are back and on the upswing at Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center as well. The heat wave has made a dip in the water the No. 1 attraction at parks in the region.

June 12, 2021 11:57 PM

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Northland Outdoors

Southern Minnesota fishing could be a good bet for opener

It's a tradition for many anglers to head north for the fishing opener, but last year's COVID-19 pandemic led many to stay close to home. There's good reason to stick with that strategy this year as well, as lakes in southern Minnesota offers lots of good fishing.

May 14, 2021 02:49 PM

By Tom Cherveny

Lifestyle

Faithful baptized at a Minnesota beach during COVID-19

WILLMAR, Minn. — Parishioners of Willmar’s Assembly of God Church publicly professed their faith Aug. 23 with a summertime lake baptism.

August 30, 2020 08:00 AM

By Erica Dischino

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News

Former Minnesota golf club manager sentenced for stealing $292,000

WILLMAR, Minn. - The former general manager of the Little Crow Country Club near Willmar in central Minnesota was granted a stay of adjudication Friday in his criminal case for stealing almost $300,000 from the club while employed there.

June 15, 2018 04:51 PM

By Forum News Service

Rick and Tracy Clark stand by a memorial to their son, Ryane, at a memorial parking lot along the Glacial Lakes Trail. Ryane was killed in 2010 while deployed to Afghanistan. Carolyn Lange / Forum News Service

New London family organizes Minnesota Fallen Heroes Walk

NEW LONDON-Since Oct. 4, 2010, Rick and Tracy Clark have been on a journey that every parent of every military service member hopes they don't have to take.That's the day their 22-year-old son, Ryane, was killed by enemy fire while serving with O...

May 14, 2018 07:46 PM

By Carolyn Lange

The original design artist Michele Steffen created for the Minnesota Law Enforcement Memorial Association features fallen soldiers she painted with watercolors. Erica Dischino / Forum News Service

News

Minnesota artist provides artwork for new state license plate honoring fallen officers

SPICER, Minn. - Artwork for a new speciality Minnesota license plate honoring law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty was created by Spicer artist Michele Steffen.

May 14, 2018 02:46 PM

By Carolyn Lange

Governor Mark Dayton reeled in three fish on Green Lake in Spicer Saturday morning for the 2018 Governor’s Fishing Opener. Courtesy of the Office of Governor Mark Dayton

Sports

Governor lands bass but not a walleye: Guide may have brought back the day's biggest prize

SPICER - Governor Mark Dayton led his boatmates by catching three of the eight largemouth bass they landed and released on the fishing opener on Green Lake in Spicer on Saturday morning, May 12, but there was not a walleye to be had.Their guide n...

May 12, 2018 03:25 PM

By Tom Cherveny

Gov. Mark Dayton, center, helps to kick off the fishing season during the 2014 Governor’s Fishing Opener on Gull Lake. The governor will be on Green Lake in Spicer for this year's opener when the Willmar Lakes Area hosts the annual event May 10-13.

Sports

Willmar area ready to host Minnesota Governor's Fishing Opener

WILLMAR, Minn. - The Willmar Lakes Area is hoping to not only catch some big fish during the 2018 Minnesota Governor's Fishing Opener but also a big positive impact on the region, both in terms of dollars and in publicity."Historically, the fishi...

May 11, 2018 01:12 PM

By Linda Vanderwerf and Shelby Lindrud / Forum News Service

Sports

Green Lake sheds ice in time for Gov. Dayton’s fishing opener

SPICER, Minn. - Gov. Mark Dayton will be fishing on an ice-free Green Lake on the state's fishing opener May 12.Although not officially declared "ice free,'' Kandiyohi County's largest and deepest water body as of Wednesday was largely ice free. ...

May 02, 2018 04:02 PM

By Forum News Service

The ice left area lakes just in the nick of time for the 2013 fishing opener, but cold temps and a northwest gale made for rough fishing. Jason Amiot, left, of Big Lake and his father Ed Amiot of Walker bring their boat back to shore on Norway Lake on the opening morning. West Central Tribune file photo

News

Ice out taking its sweet time

SPICER, Minn.-We only have to look back at 2013 to know just how long the ice can stick around.That year, the winter ice cover on Green Lake held on until May 8 or just a little more than a day before the fishing opener.Will Green Lake be ice fre...

April 13, 2018 03:59 PM

By Tom Cherveny