May Brings Fishing Opener and So Much More
Spring is chasing signs of winter away from the lakes and woods. The loons are back, trees are budding and rivers are open. On a short drive, it’s common to see a trifecta of bald eagles, wild turkeys and white-tailed deer. Spring rituals like ditch clean up can finally begin. Residents and resort owners are […]
Family-Friendly Friday
Family-Friendly Friday is back with what’s up this weekend for family fun. Friday, April 27, 2018 Heartland Homes Fundraiser Dinner & Silent Auction Heartland Homes has been serving the community for 40 years, celebrate with them at their Annual Turkey Ham Fundraiser Dinner at the American Legion. Saturday, April 28, 2018 A Day […]
Minnesota Fishing Guide Service’s Spring Fishing Tips
This week we’re switching it up with spring fishing tips from Capt. Josh from Minnesota Fishing Guide Service. Go big or go home! Bigger hooks for more Spring panfish. I love big hooks—bigger than what you would think. Hooks do not scare the fish, they attract fish—especially the colored hooks available today. These larger hooks […]
A Day Out for Michael
Shop, Dine or Fill your tank to help out Michael Landquist. Michael Landquist, a student at Nevis High School, was in a car accident that left him with a myriad of injuries. The Junior has had two surgeries already and may need more before starting physical therapy. Many area businesses wanted to help out, so […]
And the winner is…
2nd Street Stage winning button design chosen From a 4/12/2018 Press release: The Park Rapids Downtown Business Association (PRDBA) received dozens of entries for the second 2nd Street Stage button design contest. The winner is Hendri Ernst, president of Smokey Hills Outdoor Store, a 2nd Street Stage sponsor. “I entered the competition because my wife […]
Minnesota Fishing Guide Service’s Report – 04.11.18
Wow, if you can get through the snow to the fish, you will catch them. The fish are where they should be. Some are in ultra-shallow water 3-5ft where you can sight fish them down the hole, others are hanging on break lines waiting to head to the shallows to feed. Mid-day fishing has been […]
Minnesota Fishing Guide Service’s Report – 04.05.18
Fishing is the classic awesome right now! Late ice is obviously going to linger a while yet, and frankly the best panfish bite is yet to come. I’ve been wacking the fish on the NorthLand Tackle Bro Bug and the JB Weevil Lure tipped with a wax worm in anywhere from 4-10 feet of water. […]
Outdoor Fun – No Experience Necessary
Learn how to camp and fish with your family at I Can Camp! and I Can Fish! The Minnesota DNR has announced the dates for this years I Can programs at Itasca State Park. Itasca State Park will be hosting I Can Camp and I Can Fish this summer. Both programs help you […]
Easter Events
Links to each of these events. Tin Ceiling Easter Weekend Sale Nevis Easter Egg Hunt Park Theatre Easter Buffet Full Event Calendar
Spring is Sleeping In
Winter keeps tapping the snooze button on spring’s alarm. As soon as patches of grass appear another storm covers the ground with snow, but the clock is ticking. An increase in Bald Eagles hovering around lakes means they’re finding open water and longer days quickly melt new snow. Meanwhile community organizers have kicked into high […]